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Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington

Locum Tenens Dentist

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Job Description

Make an Impact. Enjoy Flexibility. Serve the Military Community.

DOCS Health is seeking General Dentists to join our team and provide quality dental care through both our in-clinic practices and mobile RHRP events.

This flexible opportunity will allow you to work in a traditional clinical setting caring for military dependents and families, while also having the opportunity to participate in mobile dental events supporting military readiness.

Whether you're looking for additional work, temporary coverage, or a flexible schedule, this role offers the variety and autonomy to fit your availability.

  • What You’ll Do
  • In-Clinic DOCS Dental Coverage
  • Provide comprehensive general dentistry to military dependents and families
  • Provide preventive, restorative, and diagnostic dental care
  • Develop treatment plans and educate patients on oral health
  • Provide coverage for vacation, sick time, and other staffing needs
  • Work alongside a supportive dental team in a professional clinical environment
  • Mobile RHRP Events
  • Provide dental exams, screenings, and treatment during mobile events
  • Support military readiness by helping Service members meet required dental standards
  • Work with an experienced clinical and logistics team
  • Utilize provided mobile equipment, supplies, and materials
  • Schedule & Flexibility
  • As-needed temporary/locums opportunities
  • Coverage may be available any day of the week
  • Flexible scheduling based on your availability and operational needs
  • Opportunities to work both in clinic and at mobile RHRP events
  • Ideal for dentists seeking additional income or a flexible clinical schedule

Requirements

  • DMD or DDS from an accredited U.S. dental program
  • Active, unrestricted dental license
  • 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred
  • CPR/BLS certification
  • Comfortable providing comprehensive general dentistry
  • Must possess or be willing to obtain a Real ID-compliant driver's license prior to start date
  • Ability to meet required physical, vaccination, and immunization requirements

Why DOCS Health?

With more than three decades of experience, DOCS Health is a trusted leader in healthcare delivery. Our experienced clinicians and logistics professionals work together to provide quality care through fixed clinics, mobile treatment centers, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

At DOCS Health, you'll have the opportunity to build relationships with patients in the clinic while also making an impact at mobile events supporting military readiness.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. DOCS Health uses E-Verify in its hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general dental care, including preventive, restorative, and diagnostic services to military dependents and families. Participate in mobile dental events to support military readiness by performing exams and screenings.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Preventive dental careRestorative dental careTreatment planningOral health educationClinical dentistryDental screeningsPatient care

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $193k (middle half $171k–$250k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Washington153 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment153 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings581 in the last 30 days413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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<$240k
4
$240k-280k
9
$280k-320k
2
$320k-360k
2
$360k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
71%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Visa sponsorship
24%
Loan repayment
6%

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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.

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About DOCS Health

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Pipersville, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
As-needed temporary/locums opportunities
Opportunities to work both in clinic and at mobile RHRP events