full-time 2 months ago
Dentist
Open Door Community Health Centers
3750 Rohnerville Road, Fortuna, CA 95540
183,276.80 - 210,400.00/yr
About the Practice
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Job Description
Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access
FoCHC Fortuna Community Health Center
Join Our Mission-Driven Team
At Open Door Community Health Centers, we provide every patient with compassionate, whole-person care through our Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services across California's North Coast. We are looking for a General Dentist to join our integrated care team at Fortuna CHC, in Fortuna, California.
Why Join Open Door?
Outpatient practice with excellent work-life balance
Flexible scheduling
No hospital call
Teaching, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
State-of-the-art technology, modern equipment, and a highly trained clinical team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered dental care in a safe and comfortable environment.
Practice at Fortuna Community Health Center
As a Dentist, you'll practice at the full scope of general dentistry to all ages while developing meaningful, long-term relationships with your patients. You'll provide preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and urgent dental care for individuals with diverse and often complex oral health needs. Working alongside interdisciplinary colleagues, you'll help address the social, behavioral, and medical factors that impact oral health while improving access to quality dental care in a community that truly values your work.
Live in Fortuna, California
Nestled in the scenic Eel River Valley of Humboldt County, Fortuna—known as "The Friendly City"—offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere surrounded by towering redwood forests, rivers, and the Pacific coastline. Enjoy hiking, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, and easy access to some of Northern California's most spectacular natural landscapes, all while maintaining an exceptional quality of life.
Fortuna The Friendly City
Education & Experience
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school
Completion of an accredited General Practice Residency (GPR) or Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program preferred
Two to five years of clinical experience preferred, particularly in community health, public health, rural practice, or caring for underserved populations
CAP-exempt visa sponsorship available
Opportunity to participate in our optional one-year AEGD Residency Program with NYU Langone which holds an 80% post-residency retention rate at ODCHC
Required Licensure & Certifications
Prior to employment, candidates must possess:
Current, unrestricted California dental license
Current DEA registration
Current CPR/BLS certification
Valid California driver's license with an insurable driving record
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plans
Provider professional expense account
Custom dental loupes
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Retention bonus
Paid sabbatical program
Eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment (up to $250,000 for qualifying providers)
Compensation: $183,276.80 to $210,400.00
Make a Difference in a Community That Values You
Humboldt California's Redwood Coast
Humboldt County Guide — 101 Things To Do
Take a Walk on the Humboldt Coast
FoCHC Fortuna Community Health Center
Join Our Mission-Driven Team
At Open Door Community Health Centers, we provide every patient with compassionate, whole-person care through our Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services across California's North Coast. We are looking for a General Dentist to join our integrated care team at Fortuna CHC, in Fortuna, California.
Why Join Open Door?
Outpatient practice with excellent work-life balance
Flexible scheduling
No hospital call
Teaching, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
State-of-the-art technology, modern equipment, and a highly trained clinical team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered dental care in a safe and comfortable environment.
Practice at Fortuna Community Health Center
As a Dentist, you'll practice at the full scope of general dentistry to all ages while developing meaningful, long-term relationships with your patients. You'll provide preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and urgent dental care for individuals with diverse and often complex oral health needs. Working alongside interdisciplinary colleagues, you'll help address the social, behavioral, and medical factors that impact oral health while improving access to quality dental care in a community that truly values your work.
Live in Fortuna, California
Nestled in the scenic Eel River Valley of Humboldt County, Fortuna—known as "The Friendly City"—offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere surrounded by towering redwood forests, rivers, and the Pacific coastline. Enjoy hiking, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, and easy access to some of Northern California's most spectacular natural landscapes, all while maintaining an exceptional quality of life.
Fortuna The Friendly City
Education & Experience
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school
Completion of an accredited General Practice Residency (GPR) or Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program preferred
Two to five years of clinical experience preferred, particularly in community health, public health, rural practice, or caring for underserved populations
CAP-exempt visa sponsorship available
Opportunity to participate in our optional one-year AEGD Residency Program with NYU Langone which holds an 80% post-residency retention rate at ODCHC
Required Licensure & Certifications
Prior to employment, candidates must possess:
Current, unrestricted California dental license
Current DEA registration
Current CPR/BLS certification
Valid California driver's license with an insurable driving record
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plans
Provider professional expense account
Custom dental loupes
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Retention bonus
Paid sabbatical program
Eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment (up to $250,000 for qualifying providers)
Compensation: $183,276.80 to $210,400.00
Make a Difference in a Community That Values You
Humboldt California's Redwood Coast
Humboldt County Guide — 101 Things To Do
Take a Walk on the Humboldt Coast
About Open Door Community Health Centers
Open Door Community Health Centers promotes social justice and human dignity through exceptional patient-centered care that improves the health and well-being of our patients, community, and staff.
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