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

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

Job summary

UPMC Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join a dedicated team caring for children. This role includes teaching opportunities and offers competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Competitive base salary

Outstanding benefit package

Twenty-five days of Paid Time Off

One additional paid week for CME activities

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a DMD or DDS and a certificate in pediatric dentistry.
• Must be BE/BC with the ability to obtain a Pennsylvania license.

Responsibilities

• Join a well-established group of 5 FTE Dentists.
• Opportunity to teach and mentor residents.
• Perform routine dental procedures at surgical centers.

Skills

Pediatric Dentistry

Teaching

Education

DMD or DDS

Certificate 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 the care of 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 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 a certificate 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

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

What We Offer

1. Relocation assistance.
2. Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefit package.
3. Twenty-five days of Paid Time Off.
4. One additional paid week for CME activities per year.

About Children’s Hospital and UPMC

1. UPMC Children’s is ranked in the Top 10 for Best Children’s Hospitals and is the Best Hospital for Neonatology in the US News National Rankings.
2. 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 surgical and pediatric subspecialties.
3. The University of Pittsburgh ranked number 3 in medical research funding in 2022.
4. UPMC is a $23 billion, world-renowned healthcare provider and insurer.
5. 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians.
6. Over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals.
7. Over 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites.
8. UPMC is pioneering new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.

About the Community

1. Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city with a small-town feel, located in southwestern Pennsylvania. It offers a mix of urban amenities, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers.
2. The city is renowned for its cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory, and the National Aviary, among others.
3. Major league sports teams include the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates.
4. Pittsburgh is a leader in medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
5. It is ranked as one of the top places for families in the U.S., known for affordability, livability, and safety.