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Children's National Hospital

Pediatric hospital network with research institutes

Dentist

DentalUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeUnited States$150k - $450kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) dental degree from an ADA-accredited dental school is required.
  • At least 2 years of extensive experience treating infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs in a variety of settings, including sedation and general anesthesia, is required.
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise is required.
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for delivering medical care is required.
  • Ability to independently evaluate patient problems and develop a patient-care plan is required.
  • Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss them with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team is required.
  • Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise is required.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards is required.
  • Commitment to continuing medical education and staying current with developments and progress in the subspecialty is required.
  • Ability to obtain an unrestricted dental license in the District of Columbia is required.
  • A fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center is required.
  • Board certification in Pediatric Dentistry by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide ethical, professional, and timely clinical services to patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites.
  • Oversee the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service, and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.
  • Provide on-call services as determined by division leadership.
  • Participate in family-centered care and communicate professionally and compassionately; refer patients to specialists and relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
  • Use the defined chain of command and escalation policies appropriately.
  • Respond to team members and outside medical providers promptly and respectfully; communicate expectations to trainees regarding patient updates and notification of significant clinical changes, and encourage questions.
  • Participate in the hospital’s advocacy initiatives and contribute scholarly effort to public policy promoting population-based pediatric health and well-being.
  • Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care-enhancement techniques.
  • Participate in health promotion, education, and prevention programs.
  • Conduct research of significant scientific value in clinical and translational science areas relevant to the practice specialty.
  • Review manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
  • Publish in peer-reviewed scientific, quality, and management journals.
  • Submit applications for grants or contracts to fund research projects.
  • Participate in research committees, workshops, and special-interest groups.
  • Participate in medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees, and in hospital- or university-wide educational programs as appropriate.
  • Participate in local, regional, and national educational efforts as appropriate.
  • Provide timely feedback to trainees and ensure adequate orientation for the care they deliver.
  • Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.
  • Follow established bylaws, policies, and procedures, continuous quality-improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
  • Complete clinical documentation promptly and adequately as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies, and medical staff bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies, including complete clinical charge documentation.
  • Identify problems related to patient services and recommend improvements.
  • Participate in developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice, judgment, and quality of care; serve on special-care teams, the medical staff, and hospital committees.
  • Review and prepare protocols for staff use, evaluate patient care according to adopted protocols and Quality Assurance program criteria, participate in evaluating peers and support staff, acknowledge and report medical or other errors, and participate in efforts to prevent them.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hospital training and experience is preferred.
  • Pediatric dental education experience at the graduate level is preferred.
  • Board certification in a relevant secondary specialty is preferred.

About the Company

Children's National Hospital

Pediatric hospital network with research institutes

Children’s National Hospital is a nonprofit pediatric health system in Washington, D.C., providing primary and specialty medical care for children across the region, with locations in the D.C. metropolitan area and a dedicated research campus. It combines hospital care with pediatric research through the Children’s National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, and operates the Research & Innovation Campus opened in 2021 to develop new ways to treat kids. Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams across a network of community-based primary care and specialty locations, with a strong emphasis on nursing excellence reflected in four Magnet designation awards. The hospital also engages in advocacy at local and national levels and relies on donors to fund services. Its goal is to improve children’s health by advancing pediatric medicine and ensuring access to high-quality care and support for families.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$3.4M
Headquarters
Washington DC, United States
Founded
1870

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