Dentist

Sun River Health

Job Description

Clinical Dentist with Student Mentorship & Oversight
Location: Sun River Health, Monticello, NY
Salary Range: $158,904.20 - $173,791.80

We are seeking a dedicated full-time Clinical Dentist to oversee 4th-year student rotations from Touro University College of Dental Medicine at our Monticello site. In this role, you will be responsible for comprehensive clinical supervision, mentorship, and ensuring exceptional patient care within a community health setting. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with a leading academic institution and contribute to addressing provider shortages in NYS.

This role is ideal for dental professionals interested in helping to develop the next generation of dentists while providing high-quality care to the community. Enjoy a fulfilling career in Monticello, known for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to 4th-year dental students from Touro University College of Dental Medicine.
• Ensure that students are trained and guided to provide the highest quality of care to patients.
• Manage patient care, including conducting examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Oversee students during patient interactions, ensuring they meet the standards of practice.
• Maintain a patient volume that balances the care provided by both the students and the attending dentist.
• Participate in patient consultations and follow-up visits.
• Foster an educational environment where students can develop their skills in a real-world clinical setting.
• Collaborate with other dental and medical professionals to ensure holistic care for patients.
• Provide clinical oversight while also treating your own patients, maintaining a manageable patient load.

Qualifications:

• DMD or DDS from an accredited dental school.
• Valid dental license to practice in the state of New York.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
• Strong mentorship abilities and a passion for teaching.
• Experience in supervising dental students or residents is a plus.
• Commitment to community health and working with underserved populations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Touro University Community Welcome!
We are particularly eager to connect with graduates and students from Touro University College of Dental Medicine. If you are a 4th-year student or recent graduate looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career in dental education and community health, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

Relation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.