Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Meet Catskill
Catskill is one of those places where small-town charm meets natural beauty. Nestled in the Hudson Valley and surrounded by the scenic Catskill Mountains, it offers a peaceful, community-focused lifestyle with easy access to outdoor adventure.
From hiking trails and river views to local shops and restaurants along Main Street, Catskill provides a refreshing balance of work and life. It’s an ideal setting for providers who enjoy a slower pace without sacrificing culture, community, or convenience.
Why providers like it here
- Strong sense of community and loyal patient base
- Beautiful surroundings with year-round outdoor activities
- A relaxed lifestyle with easy access to the Hudson Valley region
- Meet Dr. Howard Leifer, DDS
Dr. Howard Leifer is a highly experienced and respected clinician who has been serving the Catskill community since 1974. After completing a two-year residency with the United States Air Force, he dedicated his career to advancing his clinical expertise, completing over 1,500 hours of continuing education in the latest dental techniques and technologies.
A life member of the American Dental Association, Dr. Leifer is also affiliated with the Academy of General Dentistry, New York State Dental Association, and several regional dental societies. He has also served for 30 years as Chairman of the Peer Review Committee for Greene, Ulster, and Columbia Counties.
Known for his patient-first approach, Dr. Leifer focuses on delivering comprehensive, comfortable, and long-lasting dental care. He is deeply committed to clinical excellence and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for his team.
Meet The Smilist
The Smilist is a boutique Dental Support Organization (DSO) that has delivered exceptional patient experiences in the Northeast for over a decade. We have 80+ affiliations, 115 supported practices, and 600+ providers in our network. With 7,000+ 5-star patient experiences, we’re looking for like-minded providers who want to join a team that’s reinventing the dental experience.
We offer
Competitive compensation - $50-55/hr
Benefits
- Company-sponsored retirement savings plans
- Continuing education
- Monthly bonus opportunity
- Reach out today!
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care to patients within a supportive and collaborative clinical environment. Maintain high standards of clinical excellence while delivering comfortable and long-lasting dental treatments.
Requirements
The candidate must be an experienced dental professional capable of working in a patient-first environment. The role requires clinical expertise and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Catskill
- Typical rent ≈ 17% of gross pay
- Residents' average commute 24 min
- State income tax up to 10.9%
Zillow ZORI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for Catskill; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.