General Dentist - Pediatric Dental Intern

Jordan Valley Health•Springfield, MO

10d•$175,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a General Dentist with an intention to focus heavily on the pediatric patient population and apply to a CODA-approved pediatric dental residency program. The role involves providing comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, with a special emphasis on pediatric patients. The dentist will perform exams, direct and indirect restorations, simple and surgical extractions, root canals, implant replacements and restorations, and fixed and removable prosthodontics. The position also requires a commitment to practicing and learning at various locations based on patient needs.

Requirements

Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine
Fully licensed dentist to practice in the State of MO (or the ability to obtain a MO license).

Nice To Haves

Intention to focus heavily on pediatric patient population and apply to a CODA-approved pediatric dental residency program
Commitment to active participation in learning with board-certified pediatric dentist attendings and within the pediatric dental residency environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Commitment to JVCHC’s mission to improve the health of individuals and families in underserved communities.

Responsibilities

Full Comprehensive Care for all ages of our patients
Special focus on a pediatric population
Exams
Direct and Indirect Restorations
Extractions (Simple and Surgical)
Root canals
Implant replacements and restorations
Fixed and Removable prosthodontics
Commitment to practicing and learning at various locations dependent on patient needs

Benefits

Salary: Negotiable based on experience; new graduates start out at $175,000.
Sign-on Bonus: Twenty - five thousand dollar signing bonus with one year contract agreement.
Incentive Pay: Based on performance and contract commitment.
Loan Repayment: Our providers have a high success rate when applying for State or Federal loan repayment/loan forgiveness programs. Current HPSA score of 26 for all dental locations.
Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
Nine paid holidays per year.