Dentist - Ideal for newer Dentist; learn from the best

Dentist

Opportunity: Dentist needed to work with our current, experienced Dentist at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center Medical Unit in Pinckneyville, IL. Full and part-time hours are available, ranging from 4 to 40 hours, depending on your choice. This position can be either an independent contractor or an employee.

Job Description

• Guaranteed income - hourly rate (even for no shows)
• Compassionate advocate for patient health
• Educate patients in oral health
• Dental clinic inside medical unit; collaborate with multidisciplinary team
• No overhead, medical malpractice is paid

Company Overview

Wexford Health Sources is the 30-year medical and mental health partner of the IL Dept of Corrections and one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies. For three decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services.

At Wexford Health, our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need, and the corrections environment is our venue.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Medical malpractice paid

Full-time staff eligible benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Short-term disability
• 19 days of PTO annually
• 401K (part-time and full-time staff)

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Dentist is responsible and accountable for supervising the dental staff and managing the dental activity as well as providing oral health care to patients such as fillings, extractions, dentures, root canals, etc.

Requirements

• Current DEA certificate
• Current CPR certification
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) degree

Preferred Experience

• Minimum one (1) year practicing dentistry
• Skilled in recognizing the symptoms of shock and fainting; must be prepared to provide necessary aid as directed during procedures
• Correctional experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred