Pediatric Dentist- Geisinger

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Dentist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including those with special health care needs. The position promises a competitive salary and benefits, along with the chance to engage in teaching and research. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment, surrounded by experienced specialists, and will play a crucial role in enhancing the oral health of children in the community. If you're passionate about pediatric dentistry and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Malpractice & Tail Coverage

Loan Repayment Program

Healthcare Benefits

Mentorship Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Dentist required.
• Experience in operating room and treating patients with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oral health care for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists for optimal patient care.

Skills

Pediatric Dentistry

Oral Health Care

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD, DDS)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (Epic)

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger Health System is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Dentist to join our team. Our team currently has three full-time pediatric dental faculty for our residency program. The program draws patients from a wide area and treats many patients with special health care needs. Our team serves as the major trauma center for pediatric dental care in the area. A successful candidate will enjoy working with residents, take advantage of the beautiful outdoor space of the Susquehanna River Valley, and enjoy a competitive salary in an area with a low cost of living.

Practice details:

1. Currently have three full-time pediatric dental faculty for our residency program.
2. Geisinger draws patients from a wide area and treats many patients with special health care needs.
3. Operating room experience.
4. Cleft palate team.
5. Sub-specialist partners at the hospital including oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, and a general dentist to whom we transfer patients with special health care needs as they age out of pediatric dentistry.

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered for this position. Our Geisinger Pediatric Dental Milton Clinic qualifies for the Pennsylvania Primary Care Loan Repayment Program (LRP) with up to $80,000 loan repayment. Pediatric Dental candidates for our Geisinger Milton clinic may qualify for the Pennsylvania Primary Care Loan Repayment Program (LRP) state program, Loan Repayment for up to $80,000 with a two-year term of service.

Other details:

1. Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures.
2. Excellent benefits package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage for Geisinger.
3. Opportunities to participate in teaching, research, and optimizing access for patients.
4. Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic).
5. Support and leadership from a full range of dedicated, experienced specialists & subspecialists.
6. Professional opportunities for mentorship, growth, and advancement.

Interested applicants should send a CV or contact:

Dr. Natalie Sinton
Chair, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Geisinger
[e-mail]

c/o: Sarah Lipka Sr. Physician Recruiter, Geisinger
[e-mail]

Sarah Lipka
Senior Provider Recruiter
Geisinger
[e-mail]
570-271-5406

Position Details:

A pediatric dentist specializes in both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.

Education & Experience:

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD, DDS) - State of Pennsylvania.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members, and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.