Endodontist

Heartland Dental; North Huntingdon Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug insurance

Free dental services for self and dependents

401(K) retirement plan

Extensive training and continuing education opportunities

401(K)

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

A leading dental organization in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, is looking for a self-motivated Endodontist to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will perform root canal therapies, collaborate with general dentists, and maintain detailed patient records. Applicants must hold a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree, have completed an advanced education program in Endodontics, and possess an active dental license. Excellent compensation and numerous benefits await the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted dental license required.
• Willingness to become credentialed with various dental insurance plans.
• Active and unrestricted dental license.
• Ability and willingness to credential with multiple dental plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform root canal therapy, retreatment, and apical surgery procedures.
• Collaborate with general dentists to develop treatment plans.
• Keep accurate patient records in Dentrix system.
• Educate patients about options and oral health.
• Maintain accurate patient records in Dentrix.

Skills

Root canal therapy

Diagnosis of dental diseases

Patient communication

Education

D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an accredited dental school

Completion of an advanced education program in Endodontics

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Endodontist Opportunity in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Join Legacy Dental Care as a key member of this Heartland Supported Practice. With the guidance of a practice manager, a highly trained on‑site team, and the vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be seamlessly connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental.

• Dynamic Team: Collaborate with a high‑performing 29‑person team that thrives on delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a supportive and communicative work culture.

One of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare

Heartland Dental has been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care. This award adds to recognition as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. It reflects our ongoing commitment to cultivating environments where every individual feels welcome and can build an exceptional career.

Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Doctors work for a supported professional corporation (PC) and are not employed by Heartland Dental. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

Why join the Heartland Dental family?

• You want the opportunity to work with a highly‑qualified team in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.
• You want to diagnose and treatment plan your own cases.
• You want a resource and network of colleague dentists.
• You want to earn an excellent income with guaranteed salary and benefits.
• You want to benefit from existing relationships with suppliers, vendors, and insurance companies.
• You want to benefit from superior non‑clinical, administrative support in areas such as accounting, human resources, information technology, management information systems, marketing, payroll administration, personnel recruitment and supply and equipment procurement.

Benefits

We understand that you work hard, which is why each supported location provides an excellent compensation and benefits package. Additionally, Heartland Dental’s extensive training and continuing education opportunities are unparalleled and exceed industry norms. Each supported location invests heavily in your professional and personal growth and wants to see you succeed. If your career ambitions include leadership and further advancement, our network of supported locations offer many opportunities to help you meet your goals. Heartland Dental’s network of supported locations is expected to double in size within the next five to seven years and new opportunities will be created to support that growth.

• Medical and prescription drug insurance.
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees.
• Vision care support.
• Life insurance.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• 6 paid holidays off.
• Team‑focused, uplifting and educational work culture.
• Potential for 2 weeks vacation available.
• Examines, diagnoses, and treats abnormalities in development of jaws, position of teeth, and other dental‑facial structures.

What we’re looking for

Legacy Dental Care, is seeking a self‑motivated Endodontist to provide high‑quality, lifetime patient care in a fast‑paced and well‑established dental office. Your responsibilities are as follows:

• Perform root canal therapy, retreatment and apical surgery procedures.
• Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the dental pulp and periapical tissues.
• Collaborate with general dentists and other dental specialists to develop and execute treatment plans for patients.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients to educate them on their treatment options and help them make informed decisions about their oral health.
• Ensure that all treatment is performed in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and ethical standards.
• Keep accurate and detailed patient records in our Dentrix system.

Requirements

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an accredited dental school.
• Successful completion of an advanced education program in Endodontics.
• Active and unrestricted dental license.
• Ability and willingness to become credentialed with various dental insurance plans, ensuring seamless and comprehensive coverage for our patients.

Physical Requirements

• Essential Duties Performance: Demonstrate the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. We are committed to providing accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to excel in their roles.
• Versatility in sitting and standing: Expect prolonged periods of sitting and standing, adapting to the dynamic nature of dental practice.
• Physical Stamina: Capable of lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds when necessary, ensuring your physical stamina aligns with the demands of the role.
• Virtual and in‑person training: Availability to attend periodic virtual training sessions (or in‑person when required) throughout the year. We prioritize ongoing education to enhance your skills and keep you at the forefront of industry advancements.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.