Anaplastologist - Craniofacial Center

Anaplastologist - Craniofacial Center

Hiring Department: Maxillofacial

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023520

Posting Close Date: June 2, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

Salary: $50,000 - $100,000

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

About UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Position Summary
This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, design and treatment of pediatric and adult patients with congenital or acquired facial/body anatomical deficits, within a system of outcomes-focused, digitally driven clinical protocols. Performs all phases of planning, design and fabrication of facial prostheses by either conventional, digital or combined clinical and laboratory methods. Provides technical services for the acquisition and digitization of patient data for the purposes of 3D modeling, virtual simulation, design and production of medical models for surgical and prosthetic clinical applications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of the design and fabrication of facial and somato adhesive and implant retained prostheses
• Prepare facial molds and make impressions for implants. Design and create sculpture of absent anatomy, color prosthetic material, and fabricate and fit prosthetics.
• Interview patient, perform examination, document notes, and establish treatment plan in cooperation with medical director.
• Determine retention type.
• Instruct patient on care and maintenance of prosthesis.
• Prepare and maintain photographic records of each patient.
• Enter patient clinical notes and maintain online patient medical record. Schedule patient appointments.
• Follow infection control and environmental safety procedures.
• Teach anaplastology fundamentals to students and residents.
• Conduct research and publish articles in professional journals and books.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in science, associated medical science, industrial design, or medical visualization, or equivalent required.
• Certified Clinical Anaplastologist (CCA), Member of the Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetic Technologists (MIMPT), or working towards the equivalent.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience required.
• Knowledge with competent skills of design and fabrication of facial and somato prostheses, color theory, photography and use of conventional anaplastology/dental materials and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred artistic and engineering aptitude.
• Preferred competence in CADCAM.
• Preferred experience with bone-anchored devices.
• Preferred experience in fabricating ocular prostheses.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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