Associate Chief, Dental Program Academic + FQHC Leadership New York

You didn't spend years mastering dentistry just to stay in your lane forever.

At some point, you start seeing the bigger picture - the systems, the inefficiencies, the missed opportunities to elevate care across an entire program. And you think, "I could fix that."

This is that opportunity.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is not a "Director in name only" role.

This is a true second-in-command leadership position within one of the largest ambulatory dental programs in the United States, operating at the intersection of a top-tier academic medical system and a nationally ranked FQHC network.

That combination delivers something rare:

• The complexity, teaching, and innovation of academic medicine
• The mission, access, and real-world impact of an FQHC model

You're not just improving workflows - you're shaping how dental care is delivered across entire communities.

What You'll Be Doing

This role centers on clinical leadership at scale.

You'll oversee clinical quality and consistency across multiple sites, setting standards, leading peer review, and driving performance improvement initiatives that go beyond compliance to true excellence.

You'll partner closely with operational and financial leadership - real collaboration, not just standing meetings - to improve efficiency, expand services, and make data-driven decisions that strengthen the program.

You'll also play a key role in developing talent, mentoring dentists and residents while building a culture that's accountable, high-performing, and aligned around clear expectations.

And within the FQHC environment, you'll help lead efforts around population health, access to care, and value-based delivery models, without losing sight of clinical quality.

The Program

This is a scaled, highly developed dental service line, not a turnaround situation.

• One of the largest ambulatory dental footprints in the U.S.
• Integrated with an academic training environment and residency programs
• Part of a mission-driven FQHC network recognized nationally for quality
• Strong infrastructure supporting quality metrics, growth, and innovation

The foundation is here - your role is to elevate it further.

What You Bring

You're a clinician who understands how to lead beyond individual cases.

You've worked across multi-site or complex care environments, collaborated across disciplines, and understand how to balance clinical quality with operational and financial realities.

You're comfortable using data, setting expectations, and building teams that perform - without creating unnecessary friction.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD required
• Active New York dental license (or ability to obtain)
• 5+ years of clinical experience
• Leadership experience in multi-site, academic, or large group settings
• Strong background in clinical quality and provider management
• Experience with FQHC, Medicaid, or value-based care preferred

The Bottom Line

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where your influence extends far beyond the operatory - shaping programs, mentoring teams, and improving care delivery across an entire system.

You'll still stay connected to dentistry, just without feeling like you're constantly pulling teeth to make meaningful change happen.

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