Dentist

DentistContract

Listed compensation

$85-$90/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Summary

The Racing Industry Charitable Foundation, Inc. (ricfinc.net) is currently seeking a qualified General Dentist to deliver dental care within a comfortable clinical environment, primarily serving adult patients. The RICF is a non-profit organization addressing the wellness needs of a specialized agricultural workforce.

The Dentist shall be responsible for providing corrective and preventive dental services, as well as basic oral health care.

Responsibilities

Provide examinations to determine overall dental health and evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection

  • Diagnose and treat dental problems, including extractions and restorations
  • Perform dental care treatments including X-rays, simple cleanings, fillings, simple extractions, full and partial dentures, partial plates, crown and bridge work
  • Consult with other dental specialists when necessary
  • Provide education to patients on oral hygiene
  • Adhere to strict health and safety guidelines

Qualifications

DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree from an ADA-accredited dental school is required

  • Board Certified and/or Board Eligible in General Dentistry
  • Current state license (Illinois)
  • Previous experience in clinical or private practice
  • Deep understanding of dental standards and dental medicine trends
  • Excellent bedside manner
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Spanish-speaking is a plus but not necessary

Position Details

  • Job Type: Contract
  • Schedule: 12 hours per month.
  • Contract Length: One year
  • Work Location: In person
  • Environment: Relaxed atmosphere
  • Dental Assistant available

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Dental examinationsDiagnosisOral hygiene educationPatient consultationHealth and safety complianceClinical practice

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$182k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $182k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$177k–$187kDentist median $295k (middle half $234k–$300k)103 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$182k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Illinois175 active5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 9% offer loan repayment175 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Dentist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 17 employers
6
<$255k
1
$260k
9
$290k-325k
4
$325k-360k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 17 employers
CME allowance
74%
401k / retirement match
68%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Visa sponsorship
11%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Dental365 · Medford, New York

$150k-$500k
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

General Dentist

$150k-$350k
#4

Lead Dentist

$250k-$350k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule

Living in Collinsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$205k
Typical market rent
$1,161/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.