Dentist opening in NW Kansas - NHSC loan program, LOCUMS/Part-time options
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Oberlin, Kansas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/04/24
Seeking a BE/BC General Dentist to join team in northwest Kansas. Clinic is a nonprofit NHSC general dentist serving 12 counties in northwest Kansas. We accept most insurances and are preferred providers for most. Our mission is to increase access to quality and affordable oral health care for all residents of Northwest Kansas, regardless of an individual's ability to pay for services.
Locums option available.
County is in the first row of counties south of Nebraska and in the second row of counties east of Colorado. Northwest Kansas is known for its gorgeous hill-scapes spanning for miles known as Arikaree Breaks as well as its hunting opportunities and the highest mountain in Kansas. This region comes with no shortage of outdoor experiences, amazing museums, great-tasting food, art, and shops. Feast your eyes on the big sky country out near Mount Sunflower, or Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park. The area is home to some of the finest places to eat in the entire state, and since this region is known for agriculture, the ingredients don't have to travel far before they are freshly cooked.
- Support of 2 hygienists and 3 dental assistants
- 45% pediatrics, 13% seniors, 57% underserved
- Full service general dentistry
- Mobile dental services clinic that travels to area schools, nursing homes, etc.
- 2 locations
- Program hosts dental residents from 3 different programs
- The clinic continues to grow with over 10,000 patients from more than 18 counties in Kansas, Nebraska & Colorado.
- Clinic is in the process of strategic planning to construct a larger building to accommodate the continued growth. In addition, the clinic continues to increase the Out-Reach program sites and strives to include mobile restorative dental services for our most vulnerable populations.
Locums option available.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Compensation based upon experience.
- Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, floating holiday, and IRA with matching contributions.
- Malpractice coverage.
- NHSC loan program eligible.
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced dentist
- National Health Services Corp Loan Repayment
- Kansas State Loan Repayment & Kansas Bridging Plan
- Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ)
- J1/H1B visa applicant eligible
The Community:
County is in the first row of counties south of Nebraska and in the second row of counties east of Colorado. Northwest Kansas is known for its gorgeous hill-scapes spanning for miles known as Arikaree Breaks as well as its hunting opportunities and the highest mountain in Kansas. This region comes with no shortage of outdoor experiences, amazing museums, great-tasting food, art, and shops. Feast your eyes on the big sky country out near Mount Sunflower, or Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park. The area is home to some of the finest places to eat in the entire state, and since this region is known for agriculture, the ingredients don't have to travel far before they are freshly cooked.- Enjoy Lake area with walking paths and nature trail or hit the greens at our 9-hole golf course & country club
- Great area for hunting, fishing, & camping
- Low crime community with affordable housing options
- Adult sports: softball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, disc golf & more!
- Schools are highly rated and the communities are very safe and welcoming.
- Just north of I-70, Denver, CO is just 3 hours west and Cheyenne, WY just 4 hours NW.