Pediatric Dentist needed in Hot Springs AR

Columbia Healthcare; Arkansas; On-site; USD 277,000 - 332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-of-the-market earning potential

Generous sign-on bonus

Full benefits package

Continuing education support

Malpractice insurance reimbursement

Additional provider support

Job summary

Columbia Healthcare in Hot Springs, AR is seeking a Pediatric Dentist or General Dentist who is comfortable treating a full pediatric patient population. Join an established practice devoted to creating a positive dental experience for children.

The position offers a 4-day workweek with negotiable days and hours, a guaranteed daily income with upside through a collections-based model, and a comprehensive benefits package including CE support and malpractice reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Pediatric Dentist or General Dentist who is comfortable treating a full pediatric patient population.

Responsibilities

• Treat infants, children, adolescents and families with a focus on creating a positive dental experience for children.
• Provide a broad pediatric service offering including preventive care, restorations, extractions, pulpotomies, emergency dentistry, digital X-rays, mouthguards, space maintainers/retainers, and sedation dentistry.

Job description

About the POSITION

We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist or General Dentist who is comfortable treating a full pediatric patient population for an established children's dental practice in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into an existing practice with an established patient base and a team focused specifically on creating a positive dental experience for children.

The Practice

• Established, child-focused dental office serving infants, children, adolescents, and families in the Hot Springs community
• Strong emphasis on providing a welcoming, comfortable environment for children, including patients who may have dental anxiety
• Broad pediatric service offering, including preventive care, restorations, extractions, pulpotomies, emergency dentistry, digital X-rays, mouthguards, space maintainers/retainers, and sedation dentistry
• Accepts a broad mix of commercial insurance plans as well as ARKids 1st and Medicaid, helping support a diverse and established patient population
• Opportunity to take over for the current dentist, who is relocating, rather than having to build a patient base from scratch
• 4-day workweek
• Days and hours are negotiable, providing flexibility in building your schedule

This could be a particularly attractive opportunity for a Pediatric Dentist looking for an established practice or a General Dentist who enjoys treating children and wants to focus their career on pediatric care.

About HOT SPRINGS, AR

Hot Springs offers a unique combination of small-city living, outdoor recreation, and a nationally recognized destination right in your backyard.

Located approximately 50 miles southwest of Little Rock, Hot Springs is centered around Hot Springs National Park and is known for its natural thermal waters and scenic Ouachita Mountain surroundings.

For someone considering relocating, the area offers plenty to do outside of work. Hot Springs is surrounded by lakes and outdoor recreation opportunities, including boating, fishing, hiking, and other water activities. The community is also home to attractions such as Garvan Woodland Gardens, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, Magic Springs Theme & Water Park, Mid-America Science Museum, and a strong local arts scene.

Hot Springs itself has a population of approximately 38,000, while Garland County has approximately 96,000 residents, giving the area a smaller-community feel while still benefiting from a significant tourism economy.

For a dentist who enjoys the outdoors and wants an alternative to a large metropolitan area—while remaining within reasonable driving distance of Little Rock—Hot Springs can offer an appealing quality of life.

About the COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The compensation model is designed so that providers have income security while ramping up, with significant upside as collections grow.

Providers receive the greater of their daily guarantee or their percentage-of-collections compensation during the initial guarantee period. Dental provider guarantees are generally offered for approximately 3–6 months, depending on the individual situation.

Initial Daily Guarantee

• Pediatric Dentist: $1,500–$1,800 per workday

The goal is for providers to ultimately exceed the daily guarantee through the collections-based compensation model, allowing earnings to grow with the success of the practice.

Additional Benefits

• Top-of-the-market earning potential
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Full benefits package
• Continuing education support
• Malpractice insurance reimbursement
• Additional benefits and provider support

With an established pediatric patient base, a flexible 4-day schedule, strong compensation potential, and the opportunity to live in one of Arkansas's best-known outdoor and recreation destinations, this is a compelling opportunity for a dentist who enjoys working with children.