Dentist II
Listed compensation
$152k-$208k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Dentist II – State Supported Living Center in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, US. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% Paid Employee Health Insurance
- Generous Time Off
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, US.
Key Responsibilities
The Dentist provides comprehensive dental care and treatment to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing at the State Supported Living Center. Additionally, the role involves overseeing dental staff, implementing best practices in oral hygiene, and documenting all clinical services provided.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed as a dentist by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and possess a current DEA registration. A minimum of five years of experience in general practice dentistry is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist II at Texas Health & Human Services Commission a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental — ranked against 4,846 active Dental listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$180k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $186k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$180k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$13k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No nights
- On-site
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
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