Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeing a Physician Specialist – Oral Surgeon Per Diem to provide on-site Exodontia to the Inmate Population in the State Prisons of the New Jersey Department of Corrections NJDOC. The Physician Specialist-Oral Surgeon performs surgery on mouth, jaws, and related head and neck structure to execute difficult and multiple extractions of teeth, to remove tumors and other abnormal growths, to correct abnormal jaw relations by mandibular or maxillary revision, to prepare mouth for insertion of dental prosthesis, or to treat fractured jaws; and interrelates and works effectively with inmates, other members of the dental staff, medical and nursing staff, correctional staff at all levels, administrative and support staff.
Duties include:
Clinically examine, evaluate and diagnose conditions in patients referred by General Dentists through an internal referral process in the NJ DOC facilities.
Provide follow-up consultations and care for patients treated clinically.
Administers local anesthetics.
Removes impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
Performs surgery on the mouth and jaws in order to treat conditions such as jaw growth problems
Qualifications include:
Completed residency and/or fellowship training programs in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Board eligible as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.
CDS License. DEA Certified.
Graduate of accredited School of Dentistry or graduate of an accredited university with a DDS or DMD degree.
Currently licensed and current DEA certification number.
Computer literacy
Valid Driver’s License. Possesses own vehicle or have alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
