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Dentist - SCI Laurel Highlands

SCI Laurel Highlands
Somerset, PA
General DentistFull Time

Job Description

This position provides dental care, evaluates oral health needs, and leads clinical staff to support efficient and effective operations at SCI Laurel Highlands. The role focuses on patient treatment, staff guidance, and compliance with standards for dental practice and secure procedures. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

Patient Evaluation: Perform examinations, review medical histories, diagnose oral diseases, and prepare treatment plans
Clinical Procedures: Provide restorative, endodontic, surgical, and preventative treatments while maintaining infection control standards. Care Coordination: Consult with and refer patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care specialists as needed. Staff Leadership: Direct dental assistants and hygienists, provide training, review performance, and support corrective actions. Operational Review: Examine schedules, records, requests, and documentation to ensure compliance with quality and procedural standards. Supply Oversight: Monitor inventory, approve replenishment, and maintain security, tool control, and toxic and caustic control. 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

Job Details

Job Type
Full Time
Typical pay (not posted by this employer)
Typical pay for General Dentist in Pennsylvania: $138,750–$200,000 a year
The middle half of 34 job posts in Pennsylvania that listed pay in the last year, based on the lower figure of each posted range. Ask the employer what this role pays.
Pay terms the listing states
Pay terms not stated
Specialty
General Dentist
First seen
November 7, 2026

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About the Employer
SCI Laurel Highlands
Somerset, PA
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