Dentist

TEEMA; Carlsbad (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking an experienced Dentist to provide high-quality dental care within a Supported Living Center and community-based settings in Texas.

You will work independently with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive services, including advanced dentistry for individuals with IDD and ensure safe, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Texas.
• DEA registration active.
• NPI number active.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited and emergency dentistry.
• Provide restorative procedures and simple extractions.
• Prepare crown preparations and participate in rehabilitation with anesthesia team.
• Develop treatment plans with clinical justification.
• Document encounters accurately in EMR/Dental records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Skills

Dental care

Communication

Digital dentistry

EMR/EHR

Job description

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Holidays: No holidays required
Contract Length: 3-month initial commitment
Extension: Strong probability of extension

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to individuals residing in a Supported Living Center, as well as certain individuals receiving services in community-based settings. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and patient-centered dental services, including advanced dental care and treatment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Limited and emergency examinations
• Restorative procedures
• Simple extractions
• Crown preparations
• Complete oral rehabilitation in collaboration with an anesthesia provider
• Develop appropriate treatment plans designed to improve and maintain patients’ oral health.
• Prepare written treatment plans with clinical justification for irreversible dental procedures.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of all clinical encounters using electronic medical and dental records.
• Provide dental care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while utilizing appropriate clinical judgment and safe treatment practices.
• Collaborate effectively with dental, medical, nursing, anesthesia, and other healthcare professionals.
• Utilize digital dentistry technology and electronic health record systems.
• Maintain organized and accurate patient records.
• Communicate treatment plans and other clinical information clearly and professionally.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining a strong team-oriented approach.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas.
• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification, which must remain active throughout the assignment.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic health and dental record systems.
• Experience with digital dentistry.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.