Dentist - Part Time

NaphCare, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

NaphCare is hiring a part-time Dentist to join our team at the Sarasota County Jail in Sarasota, Florida. You will work alongside correctional officers and medical professionals to provide dental care to the incarcerated population in residence.

This role requires a DDS or DMD, current Florida license, and BLS CPR; you will diagnose, treat, and educate patients while maintaining records and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program.
• Active dental license in Florida.
• Current BLS CPR certification.
• DEA registration.
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive dental care for patients.
• Create treatment plans and perform dental procedures, including extractions.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient dental records.
• Perform all dental assessments, radiographic exams, and dental treatment within general dentistry scope.
• Supervise and coach dental assistant; ensure sterilization and disinfection of equipment.

Skills

DDS/DMD

Active license

BLS CPR

DEA registration

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Code of Conduct

Background check

Education

DDS or DMD

Job description

Dentist - Part Time

Location: US-FL-Sarasota

ID: 2026-32040

Category: Dental

Position Type: Part-Time

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a part time Dentist to join our team of medical professionals in the Sarasota County Jail in Sarsota, Florida.

As a Correctional Dentist, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide dental care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.

Responsibilities

The Dentist is responsible for ensuring quality dental care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Diagnosing, treating, and providing preventative care for patients
• Creating treatment plans and performing dental procedures, such as extractions and restorations
• Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices
• Maintaining accurate and detailed patient dental records
• Perform all dental assessments, radiographic exams, and dental treatment, to include emergency treatment such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of general dentistry
• Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes
• Evaluate all patients returning from offsite dental visits
• Participate in training and orientation of healthcare staff
• Provide oral hygiene education and discharge instructions to all patients seen
• Supervise and coach dental assistant
• Ensure sterilization and disinfection of equipment
• Collaborating on with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients' oral health needs
• Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00pm-4:30pm

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
• Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association required)
• Current DEA registration
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Technical skills in providing a full range of dental services
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran