Traveling Dentist – Nursing Home Care
About The Position
Aria Care Partners is seeking a skilled and compassionate Mobile Dentist to provide dental care to residents in skilled nursing facilities. The role involves traveling to different locations, typically 20 minutes to two hours away; all driving and clinic time is compensated. The dentist assesses dental health, addresses concerns, develops and discusses treatment plans, performs limited procedures, and conducts oral cancer screenings. This position is for two days per week, with scheduling arranged to work with the dentist’s schedule. Compensation includes competitive pay and a minimum daily guarantee. Clinical operations staff manage coordination, including scheduling and billing, so the dentist can focus on patient care. Aria Care Partners provides onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. Its mission is to enrich residents’ quality of life with passion and compassion.
Requirements
- Must be a dentist; the opportunity is open to new college graduates and experienced dentists.
- Ability to travel to locations approximately 20 minutes to two hours away.
Responsibilities
- Develop treatment plans to manage, improve, and treat dental and oral health issues.
- Perform simple procedures, including exams, fillings, extractions, and denture-related services.
- Order diagnostic measures, such as X-rays.
- Apply agents to teeth, such as silver diamine fluoride, to arrest decay.
- Maintain accurate dental records.
- Communicate and coordinate with facilities and families so patients have support for successful daily oral hygiene.
- Assess residents’ dental health, address dental concerns, discuss treatment plans, and conduct oral cancer screenings.
- Travel to skilled nursing communities to provide onsite dental care.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with a minimum daily guarantee.
- Drive time and clinic time are compensated.
- Scheduling is arranged to work with the dentist’s schedule.
- Clinical operations staff manage coordination, including scheduling and billing, allowing the dentist to focus on patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
