Dentist

Contract Dentist – Correctional Healthcare Location: Victoria, VA (On-Site) Job Type: Full-Time / Contract (4x10 Schedule, No Weekends) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (With strong potential for extension/renewal) Position Overview We are seeking a skilled, resilient, and patient-focused Dentist to fulfill a 13-week contract engagement at a state correctional facility located in Victoria, VA. This position provides an exceptional opportunity to practice dental medicine and oral healthcare within a structured, highly secure, and collaborative inpatient clinic environment. Operating on a predictable daytime schedule, the incoming practitioner will deliver essential diagnostic, preventative, restorative, and surgical dental treatments. Compensation Options We offer highly competitive pay models tailored to your location and tax classification preference, alongside premium travel incentives for qualifying non-local clinicians: Local Compensation Rate: $130.00 per hour Travel Compensation Package: Premium customized travel pay packages Schedule & Work-Life Balance Schedule: 4x10 Work Week (Monday through Thursday, 10-hour daily shifts). Shift Availability: Day Shifts only. Weekend Requirements: No weekends Benefits: Predictable shift blocks, consecutive days off every single week, and guaranteed weekly hours with an immediate start timeline. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive oral examinations, diagnostic assessments, and radiographic interpretations for the institutional resident population. Perform essential dental procedures, including local anesthesia administration, restorative fillings, simple and surgical extractions, and acute pain management. Formulate objective, individualized dental treatment plans while maintaining meticulous clinical documentation within the facility’s electronic health records (EHR). Collaborate effectively with on-site multidisciplinary staff, including dental assistants, clinic administrators, medical personnel, and correctional security officers to ensure a safe, efficient care environment. Qualifications & Requirements Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from an accredited dental school. Active, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or eligibility to quickly obtain a temporary institutional license). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification. Ability to successfully clear a comprehensive state background check, drug screening, and facility safety/security vetting. Strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent clinical judgment, and a commitment to safe, objective, and trauma-informed patient care within a secure setting. Why Consider Correctional Dentistry? Correctional dental care is rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after settings for practitioners looking to practice pure dentistry without the stress of marketing, collections, or overhead costs. You are provided a fully equipped state clinic facility, an auxiliary support team, and a structured, regulated pace. The Monday–Thursday 4x10 rotation allows for highly predictable three-day weekends, offering an unparalleled work-life balance while securing an excellent guaranteed weekly income. To Apply Please select "Apply Now" or submit your CV directly via message to schedule a confidential phone interview and confirm your availability for this 13-week rotation.