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 of skilled nursing facilities. The role involves traveling to different locations, generally 20 minutes to two hours away, with all driving and clinic time compensated. The position is available to new graduates and experienced dentists. The dentist assesses patients’ dental health, addresses concerns, develops and discusses treatment plans, performs limited procedures, and conducts oral cancer screenings. The role is two days per week, with scheduling designed to work with the dentist’s availability. Compensation includes competitive pay and a minimum daily guarantee. Aria Care Partners provides onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. Its clinical operations team manages coordination, including scheduling and billing, so clinicians can focus on patient care. The company’s mission is to enrich the quality of life for every resident with passion and compassion.
Requirements
- Be a dentist; the opportunity is open to new college graduates and experienced dentists.
- Provide compassionate patient care.
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 with facilities and families to help ensure patients receive support for successful daily oral hygiene.
- Assess dental health, address dental concerns, discuss treatment plans, and conduct oral cancer screenings.
- Travel to different skilled nursing communities to provide onsite dental care.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with a minimum daily guarantee.
- All drive time and clinic time are compensated.
- Two days per week, with scheduling designed to work with the dentist’s schedule.
- Clinical operations team support for coordination, including scheduling and billing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
