Pediatric Dentist position at UPMC Children's in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Teaching

UPMC Southwestern PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Southwestern PA is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join a top-ranked children's hospital. The role involves routine dental procedures, teaching opportunities, and working with a dedicated team. Competitive salary and relocation assistance offered.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Competitive base salary

Outstanding benefits package

Twenty-five days of paid time off

One additional paid week for CME activities

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a DMD or DDS.
• Completed pediatric dentistry residency and certification.

Responsibilities

• Join a well-established group of 5 FTE Dentists.
• Opportunity to train and mentor residents.

Skills

Pediatric Dentistry

Teaching

Education

DMD or DDS

Certification in Pediatric Dentistry

Job description

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join our world-class health system at UPMC. The division includes clinicians dedicated to caring for children. The position is based at Children's Hospital and an outpatient site less than 30 minutes from Pittsburgh, with a combined volume of over 24,000 visits per year. Routine dental procedures are also performed at our surgical centers, which handle over 2,000 procedures annually. The division is supported by dental assistants and hygienists. The program includes a CODA-accredited residency with 8 residents. Candidates must possess a DMD or DDS, have completed and received certification in pediatric dentistry from a US or Canadian Pediatric Dental Residency Program, and be BE/BC with the ability to obtain a Pennsylvania license.

About the Opportunity

• Join a well-established group of 5 FTE Dentists
• Opportunity to be based at or rotate through both locations
• Teaching opportunity to train and mentor residents

What we offer

• Relocation assistance
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefits package
• Twenty-five days of paid time off
• One additional paid week for CME activities per year

About Children's Hospital and UPMC

• UPMC Children's is ranked in the Top 10 for Best Children's Hospitals and is the #4 Best Hospital for Neonatology in the 2022-2023 US News National Rankings.
• The 55-bed, Level IV NICU at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh serves as the regional referral center for a multi-state area, supported by a full spectrum of surgical and pediatric subspecialties.
• The University of Pittsburgh ranked number 3 in medical research funding in 2022 and has been among the top 10 NIH research funding recipients since 1998.
• UPMC is a $23 billion, world-renowned healthcare provider and insurer with 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians, over 40 hospitals, and more than 800 outpatient sites.
• UPMC is pioneering new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.

About the Community

• Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city with a small-town feel, located in southwestern Pennsylvania. It offers a rich cultural scene, historic landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a lively nightlife, scenic countryside, and the three rivers.
• The city is known for its cultural institutions like the Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory, and the National Aviary.
• Major league sports teams include the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates.
• Pittsburgh is recognized as a leader in medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, and high-tech industries.
• It is ranked as one of the top family-friendly, affordable, livable, and safest cities in the U.S.