Dentist

Paeyemds; Pinckneyville (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional health care is seeking a compassionate Dentist to join their team at a local clinic. This part-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of patients in a correctional setting. You will provide essential dental services, supervise staff, and ensure high standards of care. With competitive hourly rates, medical malpractice coverage, and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for dedicated professionals looking to contribute to a meaningful cause while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Company paid medical malpractice insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options

Short term disability

19 Days of PTO annually

401K

Qualifications

• Current Illinois State Dental license is required.
• DEA and CPR certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall supervision of the dental department.
• Perform preventative and restorative treatments for patients.
• Supervise dental staff and manage dental activities.

Skills

General Dentistry

Oral Health Education

Supervisory Skills

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)

Job description

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Practice without owning a practice.
Autonomy without the pressure.

OPPORTUNITY: Dentist; onsite clinic
LOCATION: Pinckneyville Correctional Center Medical Unit, IL
HOURS: Part time - 8 hours/weekly (full time available)
STATUS: Employee W-2 or 1099 (your choice)
COMPENSATION: Guaranteed hourly rate; medmal paid

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How does corrections work?
Every correctional center is like a small community and community needs dentists. Join our full time Dentist and two support staff today.

• You will impact the overall health and wellbeing of the patients
• You can save someone from years of pain and discomfort
• You can prepare an individual to return to civilian life with dignity
• General dentistry; intake, assessments, exams, fillings, surgery
• Educate patients in oral health
• Work/life balance
• Medical malpractice is paid
• Guaranteed hourly rate (even with "no shows" )

PLEASE READ! Earn without working one day.
We offer community referrals up to $10,000. Who do you know? Correctional centers state-wide are currently hiring for nurses, physicians, dentists, optometrists, psychiatrists, and mid-levels. Details and rules available upon request. Email recruiter Nancy at [e-mail]

COMPANY

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 literally 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.

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS
Full time staff eligible but not limited to:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Company paid medical malpractice insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
• Short term disability
• 19 Days of PTO annually PLUS 9 paid hoildays
• 401K (part time and full time staff)

POSITION SUMMARY

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

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES include 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.

Provides supervision of staff in instruction of patients in preventative practices for maintaining proper oral hygiene.

Submit monthly report of Dental Department activities.

Participate in staff development programs.

Develop and update departmental policies and procedures.

Supervise and evaluate all assigned dental staff.

Forward all outside referrals of patients 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.
The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

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 COMPENSATION RANGE: $95.00 - $115.00 PER HOUR
EOE/M/F/D/V

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