Part-Time Dentist – Correctional Healthcare

Position Overview
A healthcare program serving a secure correctional facility is seeking a Part-Time General Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to an adult incarcerated population.

The Dentist will be responsible for evaluating dental conditions, developing treatment plans, providing appropriate clinical treatment, managing urgent dental needs, and maintaining appropriate dental documentation.

This position offers an opportunity for an experienced dentist to provide meaningful clinical care in a structured correctional healthcare environment with a part-time schedule of approximately 1–2 days per week.

Essential Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general dental care to incarcerated patients.

Perform dental examinations and evaluate patients presenting with dental complaints.

Diagnose dental conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.

Provide preventive, restorative, and urgent dental treatment within the scope of practice.

Perform dental procedures appropriate to the patient's clinical needs and provider competency.

Manage dental emergencies and acute dental conditions.

Determine when patients require referral for specialty or off-site dental services.

Coordinate outside dental treatment when clinically indicated.

Provide appropriate follow-up care and monitor treatment outcomes.

Review and interpret dental radiographs and other diagnostic information.

Provide dental hygiene and oral-health education.

Maintain accurate and timely dental records and clinical documentation.

Work collaboratively with dental assistants, medical providers, nursing staff, and correctional personnel.

Provide clinical direction and supervision to dental support personnel as appropriate.

Maintain appropriate infection prevention and control practices.

Follow established dental, healthcare, security, and correctional-facility policies and procedures.

Participate in quality improvement activities related to dental services.

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and patient confidentiality.

Perform other dental-related duties as assigned.

Correctional Healthcare Environment
This position is located within a secure correctional healthcare setting and involves providing dental care to an incarcerated adult population.

The Dentist must be comfortable working within established facility security procedures while maintaining appropriate clinical judgment, patient confidentiality, professional boundaries, and standards of dental care.

Previous correctional dental experience is preferred but is not required.

Experience in general dentistry, community health, public health, urgent dental care, or other settings serving medically complex or underserved populations is welcomed.

Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from an accredited dental school.

Current, unrestricted Florida dental license.

Current CPR/BLS certification.

Ability to obtain and maintain required facility credentials and security clearance.

Successful completion of required background screening.

Current DEA registration, if required for the scope of practice.

Ability to practice independently within applicable Florida laws, regulations, and professional standards.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous correctional healthcare experience.

Experience providing comprehensive general dentistry.

Experience treating medically complex or underserved populations.

Experience managing urgent dental conditions.

Experience with dental radiographs and interpretation.

Experience with restorative and extraction procedures.

Strong clinical documentation skills.

Familiarity with electronic dental/medical records.

Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a clinically experienced General Dentist who is:
Dependable and professional.

Comfortable practicing independently.

Comfortable working with a diverse patient population.

Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.

Comfortable working within established security procedures.

Able to collaborate effectively with medical, dental, nursing, and correctional personnel.

Committed to providing appropriate, evidence-based dental care.

Schedule
Part-Time – Approximately 1–2 Days Per Week
The schedule is designed for a dentist seeking a limited part-time commitment.

Specific days and hours will be coordinated based on clinical needs, facility operations, and provider availability.

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Eligible employees may receive benefits in accordance with applicable employment status and organizational policies. Benefits may include:
Paid sick leave, where applicable
Retirement plan participation, where eligible
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Educational assistance for eligible employees
Other applicable employee benefits
Why Join Us?

This position provides an opportunity to use your clinical dental expertise to serve a population with significant healthcare needs while maintaining a limited part-time schedule.

You will work alongside an established healthcare team in a structured clinical environment and have the opportunity to provide meaningful dental care while maintaining a manageable weekly commitment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

How to Apply
Please submit a current resume or CV highlighting your dental experience, clinical training, certifications, and relevant professional experience.

Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding the interview and credentialing process.

Work Location: In person