What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at Horizon Health?
Benefits:
- Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs
- 10.5 Paid Holidays
- Sick Time
- Vacation Time
- Disability and Life Insurace
- Employee Assistance Program
- AFLAC
- Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Service Discounts
- Continuing Education Time
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Relocation bonus
- Vision insurance
Horizon Health in Wessington Springs, SD is seeking a full-time Dentist to be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the patient’s oral health care, appropriate preventative and emergent services and providing oral health education. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Horizon Health offers a collaborative, team-oriented work environment focused on meeting the needs of individual patients while supporting and contributing to the health and wellness of our communities.
*Successful candidates must be licensed or able to obtain licensure by the State of South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities:
*Successful candidates must be licensed or able to obtain licensure by the State of South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for direct coordinating all aspects of the patient’s oral health care, including but not limited to: diagnosing through oral examination with aid of dental radiographs, prescribe medication as deemed necessary, performs surgical procedures and monitors growth of development of hard and soft tissues, performs appropriate preventative and emergent measures and provides oral hygiene instruction and dietary instruction.
- Provides oral health management, education and appropriate individual counseling for all dental clinic patients.
- Integration of appropriate patient oral health care with other health care professionals involved in the patient’s health care management.
Our Culture:
Horizon Health’s culture is built on the Non-Negotiable attributes of Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity, Professionalism, and being Rurally Focused — ensuring every team member upholds these attributes daily. The organization values all contributions equally, supports individual growth, and aims to be your "forever employer" that enhances both employee satisfaction and community health outcomes.