Dentist - SCI Houtzdale

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Clearfield County, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a passionate and talented dentist to provide basic dental care at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Houtzdale. This role offers clinical autonomy, work-life balance, and excellent support from staff and management. The position focuses on providing essential dental care and guiding the daily workflow of the dental office within a correctional environment.

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 routine examinations, identify oral health conditions, and administer dental procedures to inmates.
Direct the daily activities of dental staff to support safe and efficient operations.
Support dental specialists during on-site procedures and related care.
Follow all required security protocols, tool controls, and material handling rules.
Consult with and refer inmate patients to medical, surgical, or dental specialists as needed.

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
Potential for yearly incentive payments (Quality Assurance Payments)

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