Division Head, Dentistry

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary of Position Responsibility:      

Reporting to the Surgeon-in-Chief and Chair, Department of Surgery at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, the Division Head of Dentistry has shared responsibility for the missions of clinical care, education, research, and advocacy for the Division. This position provides program support and is responsible to the Surgeon-in-Chief for the clinical and academic mission of the team.  The Division Head has broad responsibilities for the overall operations of the academic and occupational programs within the Division.  This position requires both teaching, clinical, and administrative duties and is an important link between the providers and the administration.

Area Specific Job Accountabilities:

• Plan, organize and direct activities within the Division to support the clinical, training, and advocacy missions of the Medical Center. Support and/or organize research related activities within the Division.
• Work in collaboration and positively across disciplines and sites to achieve organizational goals and objectives including with other Executive leaders.
• Recruit, develop and retain clinical faculty and trainees.
• Collaborate on strategic direction for operations and services for the Division including the perioperative and procedural areas, ambulatory settings, and inpatient care as necessary.
• Partner with key leaders and stakeholders to optimize performance of Perioperative/Surgical operations.
• Support the expansion and growth of surgical and procedural services in support of the Medical Center outreach strategies.
• Communicate with surgical and procedural partners to ensure best practices and to identify and promote various opportunities for faculty and trainees of the Division.
• Partner to maintain a quality and safety program within the division that improves safety and key metrics performance.
• Develop and coordinate short-and long-range goals for the Division and Faculty ensuring that Divisional activities enhance the objectives of the Department.
• Exhibit fiscal responsibility by collaborating with all billing, coding and collections for the professional group
• Represent the Division as a leader and serve as committee member as requested by the Department Chair.
• Serve as a committee member and actively participate in medical center-wide leadership groups.
• Partner with the program director to ensure program development, review, and evaluation of the curriculum are being assessed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Licensed physician (DDS or DMD) in the State of Illinois with board certification in Pediatric Dentistry.
• Graduate of an accredited dental school.
• Completion of an accredited pediatric dental residency program.
• 7-10 years experience practicing in pediatric dentistry.
• 7-10 years preferred experience practicing in an academic or hospital setting.
• A professional profile as a leader in pediatric dentistry.
• Experience working in partnership with multiple constituents throughout an organization. This includes achieving consensus through presentations, thought leadership, partnership, and relationship building throughout the organization.
• Knowledge of organization policies, procedures, systems and objectives. Knowledge of fiscal management and human resource management techniques.
• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a changing environment.
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and compliance requirements; able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of managers, regulators, payers, contractors, vendors, customers, etc.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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