Dentist - SCI Coal Township
About The Position
Discover a rewarding path as a Dentist with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and contribute to essential community care at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township. This role offers dependable daytime hours and the chance to work with professional, experienced staff. You will have the opportunity to practice with confidence while helping inmates receive consistent, high-quality dental care. Join an agency that values your expertise, promotes opportunities for growth, and supports a healthy work-life balance. This position focuses on providing essential dental care and overseeing daily operations within the correctional setting.
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.
- Possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Nice To Haves
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
Responsibilities
- Provide examinations, diagnose oral diseases, and deliver dental treatment to inmates
- Supervise the daily work of assigned dental staff
- Assist specialists during on-site procedures
- Maintain required tool control, security measures, and material handling procedures
- Consult with and refer patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care professionals
Benefits
- 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
- Competitive salary, with potential for yearly incentive payments in addition to your standard salary. (Quality Assurance Payments)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
