Dentist - Full-Time, Impactful Correctional Health

VitalCore Health Strategies; Larned (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Disability—STD/LTD

Identity Theft Protection

Animal/Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Full-Time Dentist at Larned State Correctional Facility in Larned, Kansas. The Dentist provides dental services to inmates, directing patient care during admissions and addressing inmates' dental needs as indicated.

Responsibilities include radiographic exams, emergency dental care, extractions, referrals, and reporting incidents as required. The role emphasizes independence, leadership, and teamwork within a correctional health program.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the state of Kansas.
• Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Must be a supportive team member, who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret radiographic exams as indicated.
• Provide dental treatment to include emergency treatment of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of a general Dentist including extractions.
• Correction of significant oral problems, which may adversely affect inmate's health as deemed necessary.
• Make proper referrals for procedures which cannot be performed at facility.
• Report any unusual occurrences or accidents to the site or Regional Medical Director. Attend training and meetings as required.

Skills

Fluent English

Teamwork

Independent decision making

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Full-Time Dentist at Larned State Correctional Facility in Larned, Kansas. The Dentist provides dental services to inmates, directing patient care during admissions and addressing inmates' dental needs as indicated.

Responsibilities include radiographic exams, emergency dental care, extractions, referrals, and reporting incidents as required. The role emphasizes independence, leadership, and teamwork within a correctional health program.