Dentist

This position provides dental care, treatment planning, and clinical leadership within the dental unit at SCI Laurel Highlands. It ensures safe procedures, accurate assessments, and effective coordination with dental staff and other medical professionals. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

Clinical Care: Conduct examinations, diagnose oral conditions, and perform restorative and surgical treatments

Treatment Planning: Evaluate medical histories, review x-rays, and establish appropriate care plans

Staff Leadership: Lead dental assistants and hygienists while providing instruction and evaluating work quality

Operational Review: Examine records, address patient requests, and ensure compliance with dental and facility standards

Quality Improvement: Identify process enhancements and submit required reports to support continuous improvement

Inventory Control: Maintain supplies, approve inventory needs, and uphold security and safety requirements

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break. You will not be required to work evenings, weekends, or on-call duties.

Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55

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

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)

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Benefits
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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.