Pediatric Dentist - St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join their team in providing exceptional care for medically complex patients. This role involves a range of outpatient, inpatient, and surgical procedures, along with responsibilities related to patient education and clinical staff supervision. Ideal candidates should hold a DDS/DMD degree and have a valid Missouri dental license, with preference given to those with pediatric dentistry certification.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Pension and 403(b) plans

Tuition assistance available

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Pediatric Dentistry certificate and be eligible for a specialty license.
• Membership in the American Dental Association required.
• Licensed Dentist in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal patient care and evaluate dental issues.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate clinic staff.
• Educate patients and families about dental health.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnosis

Dental health education

Education

Doctorate (DDS/DMD) from an accredited dental school

Pediatric Dentistry certificate from an accredited program

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join the team.

• Working hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, depending on patient volume.
• Call is rotating holidays with three other dentists.
• Responsibilities include outpatient, inpatient, and surgical procedures.
• You will treat medically complex patients.

For questions and further details, please contact Amy Taylor at [e-mail].

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving children's health. As a top-ranked children’s hospital, it offers care in over 50 specialties through a team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers. The hospital provides inpatient and outpatient care, along with educational, wellness, and injury-prevention programs, fulfilling its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Founded in 1879, the hospital serves patients from across a 300-mile radius, including all 50 states and over 80 countries.

It consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, with top 25 rankings in all surveyed categories in 2021. Its academic partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is among the top-ranked U.S. medical schools. Since 2005, it has been a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

To diagnose, prevent, and treat issues related to teeth or mouth tissue. Candidates must have a Pediatric Dentistry certificate from an accredited program in the U.S. or Canada and be eligible for a specialty license in pediatric dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal patient care through evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of dental issues. Fulfill dental consulting requests.
• Accurately record all procedures and relevant patient information.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate clinic staff.
• Maintain effective working relationships with superiors, colleagues, public agencies, and healthcare providers.
• Educate patients and families about dental health and hygiene.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Doctorate (DDS/DMD) from an accredited dental school.

Experience

• Less than 2 years of experience.

Supervisor Experience

• No supervisory experience required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Membership in the American Dental Association.
• Licensed Dentist in Missouri.

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience preferred.

Supervisor Experience

• 2-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Eligibility or certification in Pediatric Dentistry Board.

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services starting the first day after hire.
• Disability insurance paid by BJC.
• Pension and 403(b) plans funded by BJC.
• 401(k) with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available immediately.
• Access to BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Paid Time Off covering vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal days.
• Adoption assistance.

For more details, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits.

*Benefits may vary by position.

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer.