Dentist

Valley-Wide Health Systems • La Jara, CO

14d

About The Position

Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. Valley-Wide Health Systems is seeking a compassionate and skilled Dentist to provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care to patients in our Alamosa clinics. This role supports our mission by delivering patient-centered dental services, promoting oral health education, and contributing to the overall well-being of the communities we serve. The Dentist works collaboratively with dental and medical teams to ensure safe, effective, and accessible care for individuals across the lifespan.

Requirements

• DDS/DMD license active in Colorado.
• BLS Certification, current unrestricted DEA issued in CO
• Complete CE requirements per Colorado State Board
• Completion of residency program or one-year previous experience in practice of dentistry preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Sensitive to low-income, ethnic, minority community
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate dental care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery of general dentistry services such as preventive care, operative dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery; refer patients as appropriate.
• Deliver emergency dental care during designated walk-in hours or as needed.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with ADA guidelines and best practices.
• Coordinate dental clinic operations and programs in collaboration with the Dental Director and other departments.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and comply with infection control standards, OSHA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and Colorado State Dental Board rules and regulations.
• Participate in conferences, meetings, and professional development activities as assigned.
• Support dental education efforts by participating in student externship and residency programs, including mentoring and co-signing charts as designated.
• Contribute to the evaluation and supervision of dental support staff, hygienists, dental assistants, and students/residents as assigned.
• Complete clinical administrative duties, documentation, peer reviews, and related activities necessary for comprehensive patient care.
• Provide dental services at assigned locations; travel between sites may be required.
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned by the Dental Director.

Benefits

• Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
• Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Retirement Match
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave: Vacation: 15 days accrued per year Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year Holidays: 7 days per year + 3 Floating Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed