Dentist – Gen/Ped

Zeal Med; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 203,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Malpractice Insurance

Competitive Daily Rate

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Gowithzealmed is seeking a Pediatric Dentist or General Dentist with pediatric experience for a locum tenens assignment in Alexandria, Louisiana. The position runs 4 days per week, February 2027 start, for 90–120 days, with a schedule of Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m., performing exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and SSCs. The role requires DMD or DDS from an accredited school, active Louisiana license, Medicaid licensing, and comfort working in a pediatric-focused practice.

Qualifications

• DMD or DDS from an accredited dental school.
• Active LA dental license.
• Medicaid license.
• Pediatric dentistry training preferred but not required.
• General dentists with demonstrated experience treating pediatric patients.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide exams, cleanings, fillings/restorations, extractions and SSCs.
• See pediatric patients or general dentistry with pediatric experience.
• Collaborate with a team including EDDAs and front office staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Education

DMD or DDS from an accredited dental school

Tools

Curve Dental (Curve Hero)

Job description

General or Pediatric Dentist – Locum Tenens | Alexandria, Louisiana

We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist (or General Dentist to see Pediatrics) to help with temporary coverage in Alexandria, LA. Working in the office 4 days per week for 90-120 days, starting in February 2027.

Position Overview

• Provider Type Needed: Pediatric Dentist or General Dentist with Pediatric Experience
• Start Date: February 1, 2027
• Length of Assignment: 90 – 120 days
• Schedule: Monday – Thursday; 8 a.m.- 5 p.m
• Procedures: Exams, Cleanings, Fillings/restorations, extractions, SSCs
• Clinical Team: 4 EDDAs & Front Office Support Staff
• Technology: Fully equipped office, using Curve Dental (Curve Hero)
• Patient Base: Pediatrics (some over-21 special needs patients)
• Payor Mix: Mostly private insurance (Dentaquest and small amounts of MCNA Medicaid)

Offering

• Competitive Daily Rate
• Weekly Pay
• Medical Malpractice Insurance

Requirements

• DMD or DDS from an accredited dental school
• Active LA dental license
• Medicaid licensed
• Pediatric dentistry training preferred but not required
• General dentists with demonstrated experience treating pediatric patients
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently