Pays $395,200 - $395,200 a year — Dentist market median is ~$270k (278 jobs) · Above average in General Dentistry (Dental) for work-life (6.4/10, vs 531 in this specialty)
About the Role
Outpatient dentist, IHS Navajo Area. M-F, 8am-4:30pm, no weekends. $395,200/year. Gallup, NM.
Join Akicita Federal, LLC as a Dentist – IHS Navajo Area, No Weekends, $395K in Gallup, New Mexico, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $395K
- Federal employment
- PSLF eligible
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off, competitive compensation. Work with Akicita Federal, LLC in Gallup, New Mexico, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will provide direct outpatient dental services to a diverse patient population at the Tohatchi Health Center. Responsibilities include diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in dentistry (DDS or DMD) and possess an active, valid state dental license. Additionally, applicants must have a DEA registration, NPI, and the ability to pass a federal background check.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Akicita Federal a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in General Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 531 active General Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$395k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $429k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Dentist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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