About the role
Dentist
* Location: Vernon, TX * Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM * Contract Duration: Minimum of 3 months, with the option to extend * Tentative Start Date: November 2, 2026
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and detail-oriented Dentist to provide high-quality oral healthcare to residents at a Supported Living Center and select community-based individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform comprehensive, limited, and emergency dental examinations, restorative procedures, simple extractions, crown preparations, and denture cases. * Collaborate with an anesthesia provider for complete oral rehabilitations involving sedation. * Develop detailed treatment plans with clear clinical justifications. * Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records. * Ensure compliance with facility policies, CMS standards, and Texas HHSC regulations. * Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team while exercising sound clinical judgment with minimal supervision.
Requirements:
* Current, unrestricted Texas Dental License. * Active DEA registration and NPI. * Current AHA BLS certification. * Proficiency in digital dentistry and EHR/EMR systems. * Completion of required HHSC drug testing, fingerprint-based background check, immunization requirements, and mandatory training. * Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills. * Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
Compensation: DOE