Dentist

Schedule & Contract Details

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Holidays: No holidays required
Contract Length: 3-month initial commitment
Extension: Strong probability of extension

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to individuals residing in a Supported Living Center, as well as certain individuals receiving services in community-based settings. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and patient-centered dental services, including advanced dental care and treatment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental services, including:

  • Comprehensive dental examinations

  • Limited and emergency examinations

  • Restorative procedures

  • Simple extractions

  • Crown preparations

  • Denture cases

  • Complete oral rehabilitation in collaboration with an anesthesia provider

• Develop appropriate treatment plans designed to improve and maintain patients' oral health.

• Prepare written treatment plans with clinical justification for irreversible dental procedures.

• Complete timely and accurate documentation of all clinical encounters using electronic medical and dental records.

• Provide dental care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while utilizing appropriate clinical judgment and safe treatment practices.

• Collaborate effectively with dental, medical, nursing, anesthesia, and other healthcare professionals.

• Utilize digital dentistry technology and electronic health record systems.

• Maintain organized and accurate patient records.

• Communicate treatment plans and other clinical information clearly and professionally.

• Work effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining a strong team-oriented approach.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas.

• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification, which must remain active throughout the assignment.

• Proficiency with computers and electronic health and dental record systems.

• Experience with digital dentistry.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.