Dentist - Ideal for newer Dentist; learn from the best

Wexford Health Sources Inc; Pinckneyville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading correctional health care company seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive oral health care at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center. The role offers flexible hours as an independent contractor or employee, with competitive pay and no overhead costs. Join a dedicated team focused on patient health and well-being.

Benefits

Guaranteed income - hourly rate

Medical malpractice paid

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Short term disability

19 Days of PTO annually

401K

Qualifications

• Minimum one year practicing dentistry.
• Skilled in recognizing symptoms of shock and fainting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental staff and manage dental activity.
• Provide oral health care including fillings, extractions, dentures.

Skills

Compassionate advocate for patient health

Educate patients in oral health

Recognizing symptoms of shock and fainting

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)

Job description

OPPORTUNITY: Dentist needed to work with our current, experienced Dentist

LOCATION: Pinckneyville Correctional Center Medical Unit, Pinckneyville, IL

HOURS: Full and Part Time Available - 4 to 40 hours, you choose

STATUS: Independent Contractor or Employee

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• Guaranteed income - hourly rate (even for no shows)
• Compassionate advocate for patient health
  
• Educate patients in oral health
• Dental clinic inside medical unit; collaborate with multidisciplinary team
• No overhead, medical malpractice is paid

COMPANY

Wexford Health Sources is the 30-year medical and mental health partner of the IL Dept of Corrections and one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies.

For three decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management 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

• Competitive hourly rate
• Medical malpractice paid

Full time staff eligible but not limited to:

• Medical Dental, Vision plans
• Short term disability
• 19 Days of PTO annually
• 401K (part time and full time staff)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Dentist is 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.

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.

EOE/M/F/D/V