One of the Best-Kept Secrets in Health Care

Health care delivery in a correctional setting is challenging and rewarding. It offers fulfilling opportunities for Dentists to sharpen their clinical skills, utilize cutting-edge technology, and actively manage patients, free from many of the bureaucratic processes found in traditional health care settings.
Position is temporary (six to eight weeks)

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

The Dentist is responsible for professional dental care for inmates.

Performs routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections and diseases; takes necessary x-rays; performs fillings and extractions as warranted.

Diagnoses and develops treatment plans for inmates.

Develops, coordinates and supervises the facility dental program to include advising and instructing inmates in the cause and prevention of dental disease.

Must have an active Mississippi license with DEA and BLS.

Compensation: $85.00 - $100.00/hr.

About the Facility:

Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility is located in Tutwiler, MS. Tutwiler is approximately 90 miles West of Memphis, TN.

The facility houses male inmates from US Marshall, Tallahatchie County Sheriff's Office, Vermont Department of Correction, South Carolina Department of Corrections and US Virgin Islands. The facility has a 24-hour clinic with a medical, dental and mental health staff.

If you are interested in discussing the Dentist opportunity, please contact Tatia Hobbs at tatia.hobbs@corecivic.com or (615) 574-5068.