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Professional Opportunity: Dentist

Type of Opportunity
Dentist
Details

Calling all dentists with a passion for providing top-notch dental care! If you believe in the importance of quality dental services for all, then a fulfilling career in public service awaits you!

At the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections (DOC), our dentists deliver basic dental care to our inmate population with compassion and professionalism.

As a dentist with us, you will experience:

Clinical autonomy and work-life balance, with Monday through Friday hours and no evenings, weekends, or on-call duties.
Collaborating with experienced auxiliary staff and receiving exceptional managerial support.
The opportunity to work in some of Pennsylvania's most picturesque areas.
Assignment flexibility with focus on work-life balance.
DEA License renewal and liability insurance is covered by the Commonwealth!
Up to 50-hours of additional paid leave for job related continuing medical education.

Join our team and unlock your potential with an outstanding compensation package, including competitive income, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, health insurance, and an excellent retirement plan.

You would also be eligible for our yearly incentive payment (Quality Assurance Payment) based on years of service!

Excited to learn more? Check out the full position description for additional details. Join us in making a positive impact while enjoying a rewarding career in public service!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will supervise the daily work of the institution's dental staff and be responsible for all aspects of the clinical dental services provided to the inmate population, including periodic examinations, diagnosing oral diseases, and treating injuries. You will provide basic dental care and perform all dental treatment; assist specialists in the performance of treatment and related duties while on-site; and assure that adequate security, tool control, and Toxic and Caustic Control are carried out within the dental office. You will also consult with and refer inmate patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care professionals.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break.
Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: Competitive, with potential for yearly incentive payments in addition to your standard salary. (Quality Assurance Payments)
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Benefits

Why choose us?
- Competitive pay, typically with two raises per year.
- Medical, dental, vision, Rx, mental health, and life insurance.
- Generous paid time off + 12 paid holidays per year.
- Outstanding retirement plans and optional savings programs.
- and much more

Required Experience

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirement:
You must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Practice

Name of Practice
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania SCI Laurel Highlands
Practice Owner
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Practice Type
Government

Contact

Shauna
Balog
sbalog@pa.gov
7244343459
1590 Walters Mill Road
Somerset
Pennsylvania
15501
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