Dentist

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; Vandalia (IL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional health care offers a unique opportunity for a Dentist to practice without the burdens of ownership. This role provides the autonomy of running your own practice while ensuring a supportive environment. You'll be responsible for improving patients' oral health, performing general dentistry, and educating them on oral hygiene. With competitive compensation, including guaranteed hourly rates and company-paid malpractice insurance, this position allows for a fulfilling work/life balance. Join a dedicated team that values health care for all, especially those in need within the correctional system.

Benefits

Company paid medical malpractice insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options

Short term disability

19 Days of PTO annually

9 paid holidays

401K options

Qualifications

• Current Illinois State Dental license is required.
• 1+ year of experience in practicing dentistry preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

General Dentistry

Patient Education

Oral Health Assessments

Surgical Procedures

Emergency Response

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)

Tools

Dental Instruments

CPR Equipment

Job description

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Practice without owning a practice.
Autonomy without the pressure.

OPPORTUNITY: Dentist; onsite clinic

LOCATION: Vandalia Correctional Center Medical Unit, IL

HOURS: Part time - 16 hours/monthly (full time available)

STATUS: Employee W-2 or 1099 (your choice)

COMPENSATION: Guaranteed hourly rate, company paid med mal

How does corrections work?
Every correctional center is like a small community and every community needs a "neighborhood" dentist.

Autonomy. It's like having your own practice with no overhead but a lot of support.

• Improve the overall health and wellbeing of the patients
• Eliminate years of pain and discomfort
• Prepare an individual to return to civilian life with dignity
• General dentistry; intake, assessments, exams, fillings, surgery
• NO INSURANCE BILLING
• Educate patients in oral health
• Work/life balance
• Medical malpractice is paid
• Guaranteed hourly rate (even with "no shows")

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

If you choose Full time you are 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 holidays
• 401K (part time and full time staff)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Medical Director and Dental 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.

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.

ESTIMATED HOURLY RATE RANGE $95.00 - $115.00+

EOE/M/F/D/V

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