Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

SickKids • Part-time • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • C$ 157.06k - C$ 289k / year • 5d ago

About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

About us: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is a health-care community dedicated to improving the health of children. Our mission is to provide the best in family-centred, compassionate care, to lead in scientific and clinical advancement, and to prepare the next generation of leaders in child health.

The Department of Dentistry is a specialized service for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with dental disease and related issues. The department is the largest facial cleft and craniofacial center in Canada and is led by an experienced team of paediatric dentists, orthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, prosthodontists, and endodontists.

The members of the department are committed to excellence in child health through improved access to care, innovation, research and education.

Please send your letter of interest and CV to Michael Casas, Dentist-in-Chief at michael.casas@sickkids.ca

What we're looking for: a part-time staff oral and maxillofacial surgeon for the Department of Dentistry at SickKids, located at 555 University Avenue, Toronto.

Primary responsibilities:

Through your activities, the Department of Dentistry will work toward the fulfillment of the goals and objectives established though the hospital's strategic plan. Your responsibilities will include (but not are limited to):

Providing care to patients and supervision of trainees in the ambulatory clinics and operating room, as well as after-hours on call support of trainees
Working collaboratively and providing support to the dental team (clinical and administrative staff) through effective communication, meeting attendance and participation, continuous improvement suggestions, etc.

Work expectations are 2 days per month at SickKids to fulfill these responsibilities; with additional clinic and OR resources available to meet patient demands.

Other benefits:

Ongoing support for your professional development, conference attendance and associated necessary travel will be provided under departmental guidelines; time off will be provided to use for conferences, meetings, invited lectures or vacation.

Qualifications

Certified specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Registered as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery fellowships and/or residencies considered an asset.
Demonstrated professionalism as a clinical resource, coach and a role model.
Ability to facilitate learning in others.
Ability to provide supportive feedback to others.

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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