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Job Description
Adelphi is seeking a licensed and experienced Dentist to provide comprehensive dental services at a facility Vernon, Texas. The ideal candidate will provide quality dental care under the supervision of the Facility Medical Director.
Job Quick Facts
- Ref: 673-47
- Profession: Dentist
- Specialty: General Dentistry
- Location: Vernon, TX
- Facility Type: Inpatient Psychiatric Facility / Forensic Mental Health Hospital
- Contract Type: Minimum 3-month contract (with option to extend)
- Start Date: As soon as all compliance and clearance requirements are met
- Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Requirements
- Must hold an active, unrestricted license to practice Dentistry in the State of Texas
- Must maintain American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification throughout the contract term
- All licenses, certifications, and credentials must remain current for the duration of the assignment
- Must comply with Agency immunization requirements
- Must successfully complete Agency- and facility-required drug testing and fingerprinting/background checks
- Must complete all mandatory facility and Agency training
- Must adhere to staffing agency and facility attendance and leave policies, as well as all applicable Agency rules and regulations
Responsibilities
- Provide dental services to patients, including routine and non-routine care.
- Perform accurate and timely documentation of all dental services provided.
- Perform patient care duties under the supervision of the Facility Medical Director.
- Comply with all facility Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accreditation & regulatory standards, including Joint Commission & CMS requirements & Agency policies.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Adelphi Staffing a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% 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)). 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.
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