Dentist
Listed compensation
$197k-$234k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a full-time General Dentist to provide care at a vibrant community health center (FQHC) in Keokuk, IA!
Position Highlights
Work/Life Balance: flexible schedule within clinic hours seeing on average 15 patients per day + hygiene checks
- Full supportive team includes: 2 dentists, 2 registered dental hygienists, dental assistants, & support staff
- Financial Support: Eligible for up to $50,000 in student loan repayment through state & federal programs
- Competitive Salary: $197,000-$234,000 based on experience + production incentive
- Operatories: 12
- EHR: Epic Wisdom
Benefits
- Licensing and Professional Subscriptions: Reimbursement provided.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending available.
- Wellness Reimbursement Program: Reimburse your monthly gym/fitness/wellness fee up to $25/month
- Continuing Education: 5-10 paid days + $3000-$4000/year
- Additional $5 per hygienist chart they sign off, paid monthly (estimated between $6000-$12,000 more annually)
- Eligible for $10,000 bonus each year when signing a 3-year contract and could continue annually for up to 5 years.
- Paid Time Off: 20-28 PTO days/year + 7 paid holidays
- Retirement Plans: 403b plan (4% of salary + 1% additional if employee contributes 2%); 457 plan eligible
- What is a community health center (FQHC)?
- The largest source of comprehensive primary care for underserved communities and populations.
With an integrated care model that includes medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, patients can access comprehensive, coordinated services often under one roof.
Join us in making a difference in the community while enjoying a rewarding career with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment!
Requirements
What You’ll Need
- DDS/DMD degree from an approved dental school
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will provide comprehensive dental care to patients at a community health center, seeing an average of 15 patients per day. Responsibilities include performing clinical procedures, conducting hygiene checks, and collaborating with a supportive team of dental professionals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Iowa Primary Care Association holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 22 active listings.
Of the 42 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$216k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $245k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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