Dentist- El Rito
Listed compensation
$160k-$200k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Las Clinicas Del Norte (LCDN), invites licensed DENTISTS to apply for position(s) at Las Clinicas del Norte.
LCDN is a qualified a federally designated Frontier Community Health Center/Medically Underserved Area allowing providers to access both state and federal loan repayment programs.
LCDN's mission is to provide culturally competent care to the underserved and medically indigent patients in a remote part of northern New Mexico.
LCDN operates three clinic sites in Abiquiu, Ojo Caliente, and El Rito, all strategically located to provide maximum access to the area's rural residents as well as school-based health services.
El Rito is 60 miles from Santa Fe, NM; 55 miles West of Taos, NM and 120 miles South of Pagosa Springs, CO all well-known tourist destinations and excellent recreation and ski areas.
- Daily Responsibilities
- Intake, diagnose, evaluate, develop treatment plan, and monitor progress for patients
- Promote organization by ensuring the understanding of program services available to patients
- Enforce rules, regulations, and legal requirements with patients and document treatment plans
Qualifications
- Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree
- Licensed to practice dentistry in New Mexico
- Ability to work in/with a diverse multicultural population
- Demonstrate competence in preparing client documentation in accordance with generally accepted clinical standards
- Bilingual preferred
Benefits
- 403b Retirement program employer matching contribution up to 7%
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability Insurance
- Annual, Sick, Personal Leave
- Paid Holidays (10)
- CME Tuition Support and Leave
- Mal-Practice Insurance by FTCA coverage upon hiring and credentialing
- Qualify for Federal and State loan repayment programs
- Work options: Four (10) hour work days or Five (8) hour workdays
Relocation Assistance
- For additional information contact: Andrea Sandoval email: hr@lcdn.org
- Phone: 575-581-4728, Ext 6253
- Las Clinicas Del Norte is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year depending on experience
Medical Specialties
Primary Care
Schedule: 10-hour shift
8-hour shift
Work Location: One location
Work Remotely
- No
- Work Location: In person
Background and reference checks required
Key Responsibilities
The dentist is responsible for the intake, diagnosis, and development of treatment plans for patients. They must also ensure compliance with legal requirements and document all clinical progress accurately.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% 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 ~$180k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $195k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- On-site
Living in El Rito
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.