Dentist

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; Ina (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Dentist to join a multidisciplinary team at a correctional facility. This role offers the unique opportunity to practice dentistry in a supportive environment, focusing on preventative and restorative treatments while supervising dental staff. Enjoy regular weekday hours without the pressure of production quotas, allowing you to make a significant impact on patients' lives. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as ample paid time off and continuing education reimbursement. If you are passionate about making a difference in oral health care, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate

Comprehensive benefits package

28 paid days off

Continuing education reimbursement

401K Savings plans

Qualifications

• Current Illinois State Dental license is a must.
• Minimum one year of practicing dentistry required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises dental department and provides oral health care.
• Performs fillings, extractions, and dentures for patients.

Skills

Preventative and restorative treatment

Supervision of dental staff

Radiographic examinations

Operative dentistry

Patient education in oral health

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)

Tools

Dental radiographic equipment

Dental instruments

Job description

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Like having your own practice without owning a practice.
Autonomy, Freedom, Satisfaction

POSITION:
General Dentist

• Experienced and supportive Hygienist and two assistants
• Regular exams
• Routine testing
• Fillings and extractions
• Dentures

HOURS:
Weekdays; no weekends, no holidays
LOCATION:
Big Muddy Correctional Center, Ina, IL

COMPENSATION:
Full time

• Guaranteed hourly rate including medical malpractice insurance
• Comprehensive benefits package including 28 paid days off
• Regular weekday hours; spend more time doing what you never had the time to do

BENEFITS:

• Very competitive hourly rate; guaranteed - no production pressure
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans eligible after two short months
• 19 Paid days off
• 9 Paid holidays
• $2,500 Continuing education reimbursement annually
• 401K Savings plans

Hiring a full time Dentist to join a multidisciplinary team of providers in the medical unit at Big Muddy River Correctional Center

• Clinic support staff: full time Dental Assistant and Hygienist
• Rewarding opportunity to practice your expertise in ways you never imagined
• Make a significant difference in patients' lives in ways they may have never imagined
• Educate patients in oral health

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the dentist supervises the dental staff and manages the dental activity as well as provides oral health care to patients such as fillings, extractions, dentures, root canals, etc.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES includes but not limited to:

• Provides overall supervision of the dental department.
• Provides preventative and restorative treatment to all patients.
• Performs and interprets radiographic examinations as indicated.
• Performs operative dentistry including appropriate repair of caries.
• Repairs/fits proper prosthetic devices.
• Supervise staff in: cleaning of teeth, making impressions for prosthetic devices, planning and maintaining an oral hygiene program, completing appropriate records accurately and all procedures associated with the provision of dental care.
• Arrange proper referral for procedures that cannot be performed on-site at facility.
• Submit monthly report of Dental Department activities.
• Supervise and evaluate all assigned dental staff.
• Forward all outside referrals of offenders to the Medical Director to assure the necessity for such referrals.
• Serves as clinical authority on all matters related to the delivery of dental services, and provides direction, guidance, and oversight to the dental staff and programs.
• Determines the timeframes for non-emergent and elective treatments according to priority and availability.
• Determines the appropriateness of non-routine treatment and ensure that such treatment will not interfere with the provision of greater priority services.
• Examines patients and documents findings on standard forms, utilizing applicable dental classification systems (i.e., APHA).
• Provides or arranges for appropriate preventative restorative dental care as needed within the administrative guidelines to all inmates.
• Provides or arranges for appropriate care for emergency patients as soon as possible.
• Ensures continuity of care.
• Supplies data for clinic reports as requested.
• Keeps dental licenses up-to-date, and ensure current copy is on file in the Health Care Unit.
• Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director, Health Care Unit Administrator and Regional Manager.

LICENSING: Current Illinois State Dental license
CERTIFICATION:

• Current DEA certificate
• Current CPR certification

EDUCATION: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) degree
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one (1) year practicing dentistry.
• Skilled in recognizing the symptoms of shock and fainting; must be prepared to provide necessary aid as directed during procedures.
• Correctional Experience Preferred.
• Supervisory Experience preferred.

Estimated rate range: $95.00/hour to $115.00/hour or higher

EOE/M/F/D/V