PT Dentist / in Fort Collins

CorrHealth•Centennial, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dentist provides dental services to patients at an assigned correctional facility. The role includes examining patients referred for dental care, supervising and providing treatment, evaluating dental care needs and the condition of the dental operatory and equipment, and making clinically appropriate recommendations for services outside basic health care. The Dentist may also act as a consultant to the prison staff health care provider. The Dentist must provide documentation to HSARN to monitor service compliance with the facility contract, notify the Director of Operations and HSA about changes to scheduled coverage, follow facility and institutional security regulations, and maintain the continuing medical education requirements for dental practice in the state of employment. The work is performed inside a correctional facility, where employees must follow security policies and procedures and may be exposed to risk from inmates and bloodborne pathogens.

Requirements

Current Dentist licensure in the state of employment.
Graduation from an accredited school of dental medicine.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current TB test taken within one year.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
Excellent verbal and written comprehension.
Strong deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to use a computer and use or learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs.
Ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment.
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates.
Ability to remain stationary and move throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs, and to position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to communicate with patients and exchange accurate information.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
Ability to remain calm in stressful and demanding situations.
Ability to frequently transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.
Availability for the stated weekday schedule: 5 hours weekly or 10 hours bi-weekly.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in general dentistry.

Responsibilities

Report to the assigned facility at the designated time to examine, supervise, and provide dental care or treatment to referred patients.
Use standard precautions when providing dental care and treatment.
Evaluate patients’ dental care needs, the care administered, and the conditions of the dental operatory and equipment.
Assess patients seeking dental care not included under basic health care services and make clinically appropriate recommendations.
Serve as a consultant to the prison staff health care provider when needed.
Provide documentation to HSARN to monitor service compensation and compliance with the facility contract.
Notify the Director of Operations and HSA of changes to scheduled coverage.
Follow the security regulations of the facility and the institution to which assigned.
Maintain continuing medical education requirements for dental practice in the state of employment.
Maintain required certifications, education, and licensure, including current CPR/BLS certification and a TB test taken within the past year.
Follow facility policies and procedures, the Employee Handbook, applicable laws and directives, and applicable professional standards.
Protect the confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.
Complete security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
Assist coworkers with job duties and work overtime if required.