Dentist
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Benefits
- Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs
- 10.5 Paid Holidays
- Sick Time
- Vacation Time
- Disability and Life Insurace
- Employee Assistance Program
- AFLAC
- Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Service Discounts
- Continuing Education Time
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Relocation bonus
Vision Insurance
Horizon Health in Wessington Springs, SD is seeking a full-time Dentist to be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the patient's oral health care, appropriate preventative and emergent services and providing oral health education.
We are looking for candidates who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Horizon Health offers a collaborative, team-oriented work environment focused on meeting the needs of individual patients while supporting and contributing to the health and wellness of our communities.
*Successful candidates must be licensed or able to obtain licensure by the State of South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for direct coordinating all aspects of the patient's oral health care, including but not limited to: diagnosing through oral examination with aid of dental radiographs, prescribe medication as deemed necessary, performs surgical procedures and monitors growth of development of hard and soft tissues, performs appropriate preventative and emergent measures and provides oral hygiene instruction and dietary instruction.
Provides oral health management, education and appropriate individual counseling for all dental clinic patients.
Integration of appropriate patient oral health care with other health care professionals involved in the patient's health care management.
Our Culture
Horizon Health's culture is built on the Non-Negotiable attributes of Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity, Professionalism, and being Rurally Focused - ensuring every team member upholds these attributes daily. The organization values all contributions equally, supports individual growth, and aims to be your "forever employer" that enhances both employee satisfaction and community health outcomes.
Horizon Health is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed or able to obtain licensure by the State of South Dakota. The role requires a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a team-oriented environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,617 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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