Dentist Job In Roanoke, Virginia
Chief of Dental Care
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Chief of Dental Care Carilion Clinic – Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine – Roanoke, VA:
Offering an exceptional opportunity, Carilion Clinic (CC), Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM), and the Department of Surgery, Section of Dental Care in Roanoke, Virginia are searching for a Chief of the Section to lead our growing team of 11 dentists, 4 General Practice residents, 22 dental assistants, 5 dental hygienists, and 17 non-clinical support staff in a clinic-based, academic program with remarkable prospects in teaching, research, and clinical dentistry. Full-time dental specialists include pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and prosthodontics. The Section includes a separate Family Dental Practice located in Roanoke. Carilion Clinic offers the most advanced in-hospital dental care in the region, with inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a pediatric dental program. Carilion's Cleft and Craniofacial Center is American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA)-approved. The CC-VTCSOM General Dental Residency program offers a unique educational experience with robust exposure to managing patients with special healthcare needs and the core values of lifelong learning and service to the specialty and community by way of a structured faculty-directed curriculum.
This position offers teaching opportunities and faculty appointment through its affiliation with the VTCSOM and offers research opportunities through the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) and other affiliations. Based in the Level-1 763-bed trauma and academic health center, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital/Carilion Children’s Hospital, our program provides comprehensive coverage to over one million people in a large, rural, multi-state area.
Carilion Clinic is a progressive, emerging leader in American healthcare dedicated to improving outcomes and enhancing value for every patient, while advancing the quality of care through medical education and research. A physician-led, multi-specialty, not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Roanoke, Virginia, Carilion Clinic operates 7 hospitals, 282 outpatient clinics, 850 physicians representing more than 85+ specialties, along with 350 residents and fellows in 30 accredited ACGME programs. Education and research activities and opportunities abound through our intimate relationships with the VTCSOM, the FBRI at VTC, Virginia Tech proper, and Radford University. We are actively involved in the education of medical students, residents from multiple CC-VTCSOM training programs, allied health science students, and Virginia Tech undergraduate and graduate students. The CC-VTCSOM system stands on the brink of unprecedented expansion and opportunity through the burgeoning relationship with Virginia Tech. The position requires an academic appointment at VTCSOM.
Other requirements include:
· DDS/DMD degree from accredited CODA Dental School
· GPR-AEGD background Required
· At least 5 years of progressive Dental Care leadership in an academic setting with an academic rank of at least Assistant Professor
· Evidence of strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
· Physician leadership experience with emphasis on team building; development of integrated collaborative models of care, education, and research; and managing people and programs
The Roanoke Valley is a metro area of 300,000 and has consistently been rated among the “best places to live” in the nation. Roanoke is located at the southern tip of Virginia's spectacularly beautiful Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Trail and close to the 22,000-acre Smith Mountain Lake. The area offers sensational outdoor activities but also a surprising array of cultural activities from fine dining to multiple musical venues and playhouses, to symphonies and ballets. Access to major air-travel hubs is remarkably easy through the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The weather features mild winters, an abundance of sun, and extended springs and autumns. The region features top-notch schools and
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity are encouraged to apply.
The Roanoke Valley is a metropolitan area of more than 300,000, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Roanoke has amenities that you'd expect from a dynamic urban center, without losing the charming feeling of a smaller place. Expansion Management named Roanoke Valley one of its Five-Start Communities for quality of life. The ranking is based on a reasonable cost of living, affordable housing, low crime, excellent transportation access, good public schools, proximity to community colleges and universities, and educated workforce and low taxes.
- Mild weather and four seasons
- Bike the Blue Ridge Parkway and hike the legendary Appalachian Trail
- Boating, camping, swimming at Smith Mountain Lake, 500 miles of shoreline
- Theater, symphony, ballet, opera, fine arts, and museums
- Two hours to ski resorts, with chalets or five-star lodging
- US Department of Education has recognized Roanoke Valley Schools for being among the nation's best.
- Roanoke County, Roanoke City and Salem City school systems have Advanced Placement classes and the international Baccaulareate program.
- Nationally ranked & internationally acclaimed colleges and universities
- The National Civic League named Roanoke an All-American City six times
One of the largest hospitals in the state, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) is a 703-bed hospital with an additional 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The facility recently completed a large expansion project, adding a new Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery unit and the Carilion Clinic Children's Hospital complete with a Pediatric Emergency Room. Now in it's second century of providing premiere healthcare services, CRMH also features a Level I trauma center. In addition to offering high-tech services, the hospital is home to 24 Graduate Medical Education Programs affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, University of Virginia and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Patients have access to nearby specialty clinics, family medical centers, and a host of personalized treatment options, making this the region's most comprehensive group of healthcare providers.