Assistant/Associate Professor- Group Practice Leader - Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview:

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high quality care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care. The school is in a dynamic growth phase with a state-of-the-art facility.

 

Further information about OHSU, the School of Dentistry, and its south waterfront home can be found at: OHSU School of Dentistry 

Function/Duties of Position:

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. This position reports to (supervisor): Jack Ferracane

 

Annually salary ranges are as follows:

Assistant Professor: $122,200 - $142,016

Associate Professor: $146,277 -$170,613

 

The Group Practice Leader (GPL) manages and provides oversight to the clinical education and performance of dental students in an integrated vertical group practice model. They facilitate the progress of a dental student from DS1-DS4 in the delivery of direct patient care; supervise the delivery of comprehensive patient care and provide oversight of patient treatment plans for students within the Group Practice. The GPL works with the Office of Academic Systems (OAS) in the oversight, assessment and documentation of student progress as measured against student learning objectives (SLOs) and clinical skills assessments (CSAs) and with the Office of Clinical Systems (OCS) in the assessment, documentation, and oversight of the delivery of timely and quality patient care consistent with School of Dentistry Clinic's policies and procedures. The GPL, as an OHSU School of Dentistry faculty, provides services in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

 

The duties of this position include:

Duties related to Dental Students within the Group Practice: 

• Supervise the provision of direct patient care
• Manage and mentor student learning around patient rights, HIPPA, patient relations, patient communication and prevention and resolution of patient grievances
• Work with students within the group to develop comprehensive treatment plans, monitor the progress of each case, ensure that the appropriate treatment sequence is followed, and confirm that the outcomes are of an acceptable standard
• Guide and mentor student collaboration with dental specialties, dental laboratory and technicians, and others in the planning and delivery of direct patient care
• Plan treatment with the student for comprehensive, complex interdisciplinary cases
• Provide direct patient care when necessary
• Provide oversight of all patient treatment plans
• Ensure timely and quality patient care delivery consistent with SOD Clinic policies and procedures.
• Guide, facilitate, expedite, monitor and track dental student progress and performance in the integrated vertical group practice model
• Provide logistical and administrative support to the student as they navigate clinical operations and deliver of direct patient care
• Monitor student progress and provide counseling regarding: attendance, productivity, infection control, care delivery, case management, financial management, record documentation, professionalism and volume and mix of cases
• Meet individually with each student to conduct timely Student Performance Reviews (SPRs).
• Administer clinical skills assessments (CSAs)
• Assign, co-assign and reassign patients to students based on student need, student expertise and student level of performance to ensure adequate experiences in all disciplines.
• Promote teamwork among DS1-DS4s
• Serve as liaison and advocate for the student with the OAS and OCS
• Disseminate timely and pertinent communication to students via email, digital information platforms, axiUm messages, presentations and written reports
• Implement corrective or improvement measures as recommended by the SOD Student Performance Committee

Duties related to Patients within the Group Practice:

• Serve as liaison and advocate for the patient to the OCS
• Serve as mediator for patient concerns brought by patient/families or staff related to patient care delivered within the Group Practice
• Participate in the provision of written feedback to patients regarding in-complete, in-progress or discontinued care within the SOD [patient care discontinued while in progress (DIP), patient care discontinued (D), patient care discontinued while in progress and patient care discontinued (DIP & D), Discontinue in Radiographic Findings (DUR) and patient care Complete (C)]

Duties related to Group Practice Administration:

• Administer the integrated vertical group practice model
• Ensure implementation of SOD policies within the group
• Assign, co-assign, and re-assign patient care among students to facilitate timely and comprehensive care and to maximize quantity and quality of clinical care experiences
• Re-assign patient care upon graduation of a dental student to a matriculating student
• Participate in and disseminate data from post-treatment reviews, chart audits, and axiUm reports used in the evaluation of student performance, clinical efficiency, patient safety and compliance to SOD Clinic policies and procedures
• Oversee management of unusual occurrences and unusual occurrence reporting within the group.
• Organize and conduct Group Huddles per term
• Meet and report regularly for Group Practice Leaders huddle and periodically with the OAS
• Meet with clinic staff, clinic management, Group Practice Coordinator, and faculty as needed to coordinate student progress and patient care delivery
• Prepare and disseminate timely and pertinent communication to OAS and OCS around student performance as requested
• Compose letters of recommendation or commendation for students applying to advanced education programs and/or residencies
• Work in cooperation with OCS to support the financial objectives of the SOD and to develop quality improvement assessment metrics
• Consult and collaborate with SOD Leadership as needed on significant issues

Duties related to Participation in Didactic Clinical Courses and SOD Committees:

• Serve as director/co-director for DMD Courses DEN 754/756
• Serve as instructor in DMD Courses DEN730/740
• Participate as a non-voting member of the Student Performance Committee, unless appointed as a voting member
• Accept other tasks as assigned 

Required Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD Degree
• State of Oregon Dental License (full or faculty license) at time of hire 
• 4-7 years of relevant clinical experience (direct patient care or supervision of direct patient care)
• Current BLS Certificate issued by the American Heart Association
• Relevant patient care delivery administration or management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Technology skills to include data management and document preparation (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Data management skills
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively with other Group Practice Leaders and SOD Leadership
• Critical thinking and judgment skills
• Ability to make independent, objective and fair decisions using logical and sound judgment in a wide variety of situations
• Ability to interact with respect with a diverse patient and student population
• Familiarity with and ability to comply with policies and procedures related to student management (FERPA), customer service, HIPAA, confidentiality, SOD and OHSU policies, and Oregon Board of Dentistry rules and regulations
• Requires professional behavior related to confidentiality of student and patient information 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Group Practice Leader
• Prior experience as a faculty within a Group Practice
• Management Training
• Experience with axiUm electronic health care record
• Unconscious bias training
• Minimal Sedation Permit state of Oregon
• Ability to obtain license to practice dentistry in the State of Washington

All are welcome:Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.