Part- TIme Dentist

Wexford Health Sources Inc; Welch (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative correctional health care company is seeking a part-time Dentist to provide essential oral health services at a correctional facility. This role involves supervising dental staff and managing dental activities while ensuring quality care for patients. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, along with a current West Virginia Dental license. Experience in a correctional environment is preferred, and the position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a challenging setting. Join a team committed to providing quality health care to those in need.

Qualifications

• Current West Virginia Dental license and DEA license required.
• Minimum one year of dentistry practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental staff and manage dental activities.
• Provide oral health care including fillings, extractions, and root canals.

Skills

Dentistry

Supervisory Skills

Emergency Care

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two 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. This is for a part-time (16 hrs/wk) Dentist at McDowell Correctional Center in Welch, WV.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Regional Dental Director, a Dentist licensed in the state of Florida, 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Standard dental setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.
Job Requirements:
TRAVEL: Minimal travel required.

LICENSING:

Current West Virginia Dental license
Current DEA license
CERTIFICATION: 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