Dentist

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional health care seeks a dedicated Dentist to join a small yet impactful team. This role offers flexibility and autonomy, allowing you to focus on patient care without the hassles of managing a practice. You will work with a multidisciplinary provider team, ensuring that justice-involved patients receive essential dental services. Enjoy a guaranteed hourly rate and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about dentistry and want to work in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental staff and manage dental activities.
• Provide oral health care including fillings, extractions, and root canals.

Skills

General Dentistry

Patient Education

Supervisory Skills

Emergency Response

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Job description

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Flexibility. Autonomy. Satisfaction.

POSITION: Dentist, small dental team – big impact

HOURS: PRN Float

LOCATION: Lincoln and Logan Correctional Centers, Lincoln, IL

COMPENSATION: Guaranteed hourly rate; employee or 1099 status – you choose

Are you the type of person who likes flexibility? Do you like working with an experienced team so you don't have to hire, train, or manage a practice?

Why do our Dentists prefer the correctional environment?

• General Dentistry
• Flexibility
• Autonomy
• Educate patients in oral health
• Superior, experienced staff
• Work with a multidisciplinary provider team
• It's like having a practice with no hassles, no overhead, and no third-party billing
• Guaranteed hourly rate; get paid even if patients miss appointments

Company:

Illinois' medical and mental health services partner for 20+ years.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

At Wexford Health, our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need, and the corrections environment is our venue.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the dentists are responsible for supervising the dental staff, managing the dental activity, and providing oral health care to patients such as fillings, extractions, dentures, root canals, etc.

Licensing: Current Illinois State Dental license

Certification:

• Current DEA certificate
• Current CPR certification

Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree

Preferred Experience:

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

Estimated Rate Range: $95.00 – $120.00

EOE/M/F/D/V

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