GENERAL DENTIST - SCHOOL-BASED CLINIC

Oxford, Mississippi Position Highlights:

Work-Life Balance:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, with significant flexibility. Four-day work week is available.

Desirable Practice Setting, Ideal Work Environment:

Brand-new, two-chair school-based dental clinic located on a middle school campus, serving students in grades K-12 and school district staff.

Ideal Work Environment:

Mission-driven, nonprofit federally qualified health center focused on increasing access to dental care and serving the community.

Favorable Call Schedule:

No call. After-hours needs are handled through an emergency referral line.

Culture & Support, Support & Networking:

Join a growing organization operating 10 medical facilities and 3 dental facilities across northeast Mississippi.

Partnership Opportunities, Leadership Opportunities, Professional Growth Opportunities:

Professional development supported through 5 CE days annually, with licenses, dues, and subscriptions reimbursed. Partnership is not applicable due to the nonprofit FQHC structure.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive Compensation, Competitive Salary, Compensation, Financial Package:

$160,000-$200,000 base salary with a straight-salary model and no production, collections, or encounter-based risk.

Generous Performance Bonus, Generous Quality Bonus, Generous Bonus, Competitive Bonus Opportunity, Additional Bonus Incentives:

$12,000 annual bonus paid quarterly at $3,000 per quarter and tied to attendance and quality metrics.

Sign-On Bonus, Retention Bonus:

$5,000 sign-on bonus plus an additional $5,000 retention payment at the one-year anniversary.

Comprehensive Benefits Package, Competitive Benefits, Benefits Package, Full Benefits:

Employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with short- and long-term disability and AD&D coverage.

Relocation Assistance, Relocation Stipend:

$5,000 relocation assistance.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance:

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment supported.

Professional Development, Professional Growth:

5 CE days per year; license, professional dues, and subscriptions reimbursed.

Additional Perks, Additional Benefits:

401(k) with employer match plus a 7% provider profit-share contribution. FTCA malpractice coverage with no tail exposure. 8 hours of PTO and 8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly, each capped at 240 hours, plus 9 paid holidays.

Qualifications:

Degree:

DDS or DMD required.

Certifications:

Not specified.

Licensure:

Mississippi dental license may be pending at time of offer.

Skillset:

General dentist comfortable treating pediatric patients across the K-12 age range, as well as adult school district staff. A public health mindset is highly valued.

Experience:

Two to three years of independent practice experience preferred; new graduates may be considered.

Sponsorship:

Visa sponsorship available, including H-1B and F-1 transfers. Foreign-trained dentists are welcome. About the

Community Top Ranked Location:

Oxford, Mississippi, located in Lafayette County.

Major Metro, Medium-Sized Metro, Small Metro, Suburban Community, Rural Community:

Growing university community.

Lifestyle & Affordability:

Oxford offers a community-focused environment with a growing population and strong demand for healthcare services.

Prime Location:

Oxford is home to a growing school district serving families who speak 43 languages, creating a diverse and welcoming community for relocating candidates.

Education:

Home to the University of Mississippi, contributing to the community's strong university-town atmosphere.

Community Attributes:

Diverse, growing community with significant unmet demand for accessible dental care.

Easy Travel, Convenient Location, Prime Location:

Located in northeast Mississippi with convenient access to surrounding communities.

Vibrant Lifestyle:

University-town atmosphere with a variety of local restaurants, entertainment, cultural activities, and community events. Job Reference #: 27260 .

Pay:

Up to $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person