What are the responsibilities and job description for the Periodontist position at HealthPartners?
HealthPartners is looking for a Periodontist to join our Dental Services team. Being a part of our team means you will have an impact on the care that our patients receive every day.
Highlights/Responsibilities of this role include:
Clinical Care
- Diagnose and treat periodontal diseases. Ranging from gingivitis to periodontitis and peri-implantitis.
- Perform non-surgical and surgical periodontal procedures (e.g., scaling and root planing, flap surgery, bone grafting).
- Placement of dental implants and management of implant-related complications.
- Perform biopsy procedures as indicated.
- Evaluate and manage oral inflammation and systemic health relationships.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient needs.
- Monitor patient progress and provide long-term periodontal maintenance care.
Collaboration & Professional Practice
Partner with medical care providers throughout the multidisciplinary HealthPartners system to address totalbody inflammation connected to oral health conditions.
- Collaborate with general dentists, hygienists, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and other healthcare providers.
- Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and treatment planning
Qualifications
DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
Certification of completion from an accredited Periodontics residency program
Dental licensure and DEA registration
Advanced clinical expertise in periodontal and implant therapy
Experience with implant systems and regenerative procedures
You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners. Here, you'll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It's the type of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you'll join us.
BENEFITS:
HealthPartners benefit offerings (for 0.5 FTE or greater) include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with company contribution and match, 457(b) with company contribution, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, malpractice insurance for work done on behalf of HealthPartners as well as a CME reimbursement account. Our clinician well-being program provides a wealth of information, tools, and resources tailored to meet the unique needs of our health care professionals, including physicians, advanced practice clinicians (APCs) and dentists. HealthPartners is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
TO APPLY:
For more information about the position or to apply, please contact Judy Brown, Sr. Physician, APC and Dentist Recruiter, at Judith.k.brown@healthpartners.com. For immediate consideration, please apply online.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.