Correctional Dentist - Coleman Unit - PARTIAL

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Correctional Managed Care division seeks a licensed dentist to perform general direct dental care for the offender population within a correctional facility in Texas.

Under the supervision of the Cluster Dental Director, the dentist will exercise independent judgement and may be asked to provide services across multiple facilities, all in compliance with UTMB policies and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice dentistry in Texas.
• Current registration of license to practice dentistry in Texas.
• Current DEA registration certificate.
• Current BLS-HP.

Responsibilities

• Provides general direct dental care services for the offender population under supervision.
• Adheres to UTMB procedures and Health Services policies.
• May be required to provide dental services at multiple facilities.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Independent judgement

Prison healthcare

Security clearance

Education

Texas dental license

Texas license registration

DEA registration

BLS-HP

Job description

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs responsible general direct dental care services for the offender population of a correctional facility, in conformance with University procedures and Health Services policies. Works under supervision of the Cluster Dental Director with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement. May be required to provide dental services on multiple facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
• Current registration of license to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance registration certificate.
• Current BLS-HP.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years minimum general clinical practice preferred.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Lockhart

Work Locations

Lockhart Facility

Job

Patient CareRegular

Employee Status

Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Aug 12, 2026, 10:34:44 AM