Locums Pediatric Dentist

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Pittsburgh is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatric Dentist for locum tenens coverage. The role involves supervising residents, performing advanced procedures, and providing comprehensive dental care within a dynamic teaching environment. This opportunity offers a blend of outpatient care and surgical involvement, set in a vibrant city known for its excellent quality of life.

Qualifications

• Requires board certification in Pediatric Dentistry.
• Residency training in Pediatric Dentistry is mandatory.
• ACLS and PALS certification required, must have an active Pennsylvania Dental License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pediatric dental residents and provide direct patient care.
• Perform advanced dental procedures in operating rooms.
• Participate in call coverage and collaborate with a team.

Skills

Supervision

Advanced Pediatric Dental Procedures

Collaboration

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Dentistry

Residency-trained in Pediatric Dentistry

Active Pennsylvania Dental License

Tools

ACLS (AHA certified)

PALS (AHA certified)

Job description

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-EligiblePediatric Dentist to provide locum tenens coverage at a leading academicmedical center in Pittsburgh, PA. This role offers a rewarding blend ofclinical practice and resident supervision within a dynamic teachingenvironment. The position includes opportunities for both outpatient care andadvanced dental procedures performed in operating rooms and surgical centers.

Practice Scope & Responsibilities

• Supervise pediatric dental residentswhile overseeing patient care in the dental clinic
• Provide direct patient care alongsideresidents in the dental clinic
• Perform advanced pediatric dentalprocedures in hospital operating rooms and a freestanding surgical center(North Surgery Center)
• Participate in call coverage as backupto residents (residents take first call); potential for expanded callresponsibilities if long-term locums coverage is needed
• Collaborate with a team of full-timeattending pediatric dentists and healthcare professionals to providecomprehensive dental services to children

Schedule

• Weekdays (Clinic and OR coverage)
• Call coverage: Residents take firstcall; locums attending may be asked to provide backup and/or take callover time as needed
• Potential for longer-term locumscoverage as recruitment for permanent staff continues

Certification & Licensing Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Dentistry
• Residency-trained in Pediatric Dentistry
• ACLS (AHA certified)
• PALS (AHA certified)
• Active Pennsylvania Dental License (orability to obtain prior to start)
• IMLC accepted — We welcome candidateseligible to expedite licensure through the Interstate Medical LicensureCompact

Pittsburgh is a vibrant, family-friendly city known forits top-rated healthcare institutions, thriving arts scene, diverseneighborhoods, and beautiful riverside parks. Ranked as one of America's mostlivable cities, Pittsburgh offers an affordable cost of living, nationallyrecognized schools, and an exceptional quality of life.