General Dentist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onHeritage Lane, Hershey, Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 17010, United States
About the Team
The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is a vibrant and growing team dedicated to advancing academic and clinical innovation. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of our communities through comprehensive, hospital-based care.
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional General Dentist to partner with our current team and deliver outstanding care. In this role, you will collaborate closely with dental specialists, physicians, surgeons, and dedicated support staff to provide comprehensive dental services. The position offers a unique opportunity to engage actively in the education of students, residents, and fellows while accessing robust research resources.
You will help shape the future of patient care within an environment that values individualized, innovative, and specialized treatment. An academic appointment is available at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, commensurate with your experience and qualifications.
Why Penn State Health?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, with exposure to a wide patient population. Our culture is defined by state-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a commitment to excellence. We believe that our award-winning healthcare is driven by the people who work here.
Hiring Process
For additional information regarding this position, please contact Ashley Nippert at anippert@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
Equal Opportunity
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class, including disability or veteran status. Our policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Heritage Lane, Hershey, Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 17010, United States
Derry Township, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePartner with current dentist to provide comprehensive dental care
- check_circleEngage in the education of students, residents, and fellows
- check_circleSupport the mission to improve community health and well-being
- check_circleCollaborate with dental specialists, physicians, and surgeons to deliver hospital-based care
- check_circleUtilize research resources to advance academic and clinical innovation
Requirements
- verifiedDDS or DMD degree from a CODA/ADA accredited dental program
- verifiedGraduate of an approved General Practice Residency (GPR)
- verifiedAbility to acquire a Pennsylvania dental license
- verifiedValid federal and state narcotics certificates
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting periodcheck_circleCME allowance and timecheck_circleVacation time, paid holidays, and paid parental leavecheck_circleRelocation assistanceComprehensive malpractice coverage
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental education program required.
Frequently asked questions about General Dentist at Penn State Health
What does a General Dentist at Penn State Health do?expand_more
A General Dentist at Penn State Health is responsible for the following: Partner with current dentist to provide comprehensive dental care; Engage in the education of students, residents, and fellows; Support the mission to improve community health and well-being; and Collaborate with dental specialists, physicians, and surgeons to deliver hospital-based care.
What are the requirements for this General Dentist role?expand_more
To qualify for the General Dentist at Penn State Health position, applicants should have: DDS or DMD degree from a CODA/ADA accredited dental program; Graduate of an approved General Practice Residency (GPR); Ability to acquire a Pennsylvania dental license; and Valid federal and state narcotics certificates.
Where is the General Dentist role at Penn State Health located?expand_more
General Dentist at Penn State Health is based in Heritage Lane, Hershey, Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 17010, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this General Dentist job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Penn State Health has listed this General Dentist role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this General Dentist role?expand_more
Candidates for General Dentist at Penn State Health should have mid level.
What education is required for General Dentist at Penn State Health?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental education program required.
What category does the General Dentist role belong to?expand_more
General Dentist at Penn State Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.
About Penn State Health
Penn State Health operates as an integrated academic health system headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, within the hospitals and health care industry. The organization delivers comprehensive medical services to patients and communities across 15 counties in central Pennsylvania. With a workforce exceeding 21,900 employees systemwide, the network includes multiple medical centers such as the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Golisano Children's Hospital, and Cancer Institute in Hershey, along with locations in Enola, Camp Hill, Lancaster, and Reading. The system also encompasses the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute and manages nearly 200 outpatient practices staffed by over 2,400 physicians and direct care providers. Additionally, Penn State Health jointly operates various specialized facilities, including rehabilitation, surgery, and orthopedic centers.
The organization collaborates with Highmark Health to support a value-based community care network established in 2017. Penn State Health maintains a strategic operational partnership with the Penn State College of Medicine, the university's medical school. This academic connection supports a robust research portfolio valued at over $146 million and trains more than 1,800 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, health professions, and biomedical research across campuses in State College and Hershey.
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