Dentist needed in Baldwin MI

Columbia Healthcare; Baldwin Township (MI); On-site; USD 131,400 - 164,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid vacation

Malpractice coverage

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

A local health center in Baldwin, Michigan is seeking a General Dentist to serve an underserved community. This role offers competitive compensation between $131,400 and $164,300 annually, along with benefits like loan repayment options, health coverage, and a flexible schedule. Ideal candidates will have a D.D.S. or D.M.D. and experience in general dentistry. This position includes the opportunity to work in a modern facility while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Facilitate comprehensive dental care for a diverse patient base.
• Comfortable performing routine procedures in a modern facility.
• Ability to work independently as a sole provider initially.

Responsibilities

• Perform general dental procedures including extractions and restorative work.
• Provide patient consultations and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with support staff to enhance patient experience.

Skills

General dentistry

Restorative care

Extractions

Endodontics

Crown/bridge

Removable prosthetics

Patient care

Education

D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree

Tools

Electronic dental record system

Digital panorex

Intraoral cameras

Rotary endodontic equipment

Job description

About the POSITION

A Federally Qualified Health Center located in Baldwin, Michigan is seeking a General Dentist to join their team. This community-focused practice offers a unique opportunity to serve an underserved rural population while enjoying an excellent work-life balance.

The schedule can be either a four- or five-day workweek, with no evenings or weekends required. Options include:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch)
• Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch)

Flexibility is possible, as some providers choose to work 32 or 36 hours rather than a full 40-hour schedule. No Saturdays!

This clinic is working toward having two full-time dentists onsite, but currently the incoming dentist will be the sole provider. With a patient waiting list already in place, there will be a full schedule immediately available.

Clinical services include the full scope of general dentistry—with the exception of implant placement and orthodontics—such as restorative care, extractions, endodontics, crown/bridge, and removable prosthetics.

The facility features 9 operatories, digital panorex and x-ray sensors, intraoral cameras, an electronic dental record system, and rotary endodontic equipment. The goal is to have two dental assistants per dentist, though currently there is one assistant (a second is being hired). One full-time hygienist is in place, with recruitment underway for an additional hygienist. Productivity expectations are approximately 1–1.5 patients per hour (excluding hygiene exams), with adjustments depending on support staffing.

Credentialing: Timelines vary by insurance carrier—some as quick as 1–2 weeks, others taking up to 4–5 months. Providers can begin seeing patients immediately with the insurances for which they are credentialed.

About the COMP & BENEFITS

Compensation is competitive, ranging from $131,400 to $164,300 annually.

Additional benefits include:

• Eligibility for up to $25,000 per year in loan repayment through NHSC, plus state and federal repayment programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Professional courtesy services
• Health care flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid vacation and holiday pay
• Malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act, with gap insurance included
• Continuing education allowance
• Retention bonus opportunities
• Visa sponsorship available

About the COMMUNITY

Baldwin, Michigan is a small, welcoming town located in Lake County, known for its natural beauty and strong sense of community. Surrounded by national forest, rivers, and lakes, it’s a destination for outdoor recreation, including fishing, hunting, kayaking, and hiking. Baldwin is also home to the annual Blessing of the Bikes, which draws visitors from across the Midwest. While the community itself is rural and close-knit, larger cities like Grand Rapids are just over an hour away, providing access to additional amenities, shopping, and cultural activities.

This position offers the chance to practice in a modern, well-equipped facility while enjoying a balanced lifestyle and the rewards of serving a community that deeply values its health care providers.