Part-Time Onsite Dentist for Correctional Facility

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

1099 contractor

Part-time 20 hours weekly

Malpractice offered

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a licensed dentist to provide and supervise the dental care of facility detainees. This on-site role requires adherence to accreditation standards and collaboration with the facility medical team.

The position is a part-time, independent contractor role (20 hours/week) offering malpractice coverage and no health insurance barriers, with responsibilities spanning screenings, treatment planning, routine procedures, and health record documentation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in dentistry from an accredited dental school.
• Licensed to practice as a dentist in the state where the facility is located.
• Ability to interact effectively with detainees and staff in a correctional setting.
• Comfort adjusting medical techniques to accommodate security considerations.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and maintains compliance with accreditation policies.
• Performs initial dental screenings within seven days of new commitments.
• Assess and plan treatment, taking impressions and coordinating with outside labs.
• Develops individual treatment plans after exams.
• Performs routine dental procedures and educates patients on oral health.

Skills

Dentistry

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Licensed to practice

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a licensed dentist to provide and supervise the dental care of facility detainees. This on-site role requires adherence to accreditation standards and collaboration with the facility medical team.

The position is a part-time, independent contractor role (20 hours/week) offering malpractice coverage and no health insurance barriers, with responsibilities spanning screenings, treatment planning, routine procedures, and health record documentation.