Pediatric Dentist – Join a Mission That Matters
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Job Description
Seeking a mission-driven Pediatric Dentist to join our team in Philadelphia
Healthcare professionals across our region are experiencing change, and new opportunities are opening. Greater Philadelphia Health Action (GPHA), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing compassionate and affordable healthcare services, is seeking a friendly, energetic, and professional Pediatric Dentist who is passionate about working with children and families in a public health setting.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the oral health of children in the community while receiving a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
We are looking for a Full time Pediatric Dentist to examine, diagnose, and treat dental conditions in infants, children, and adolescents, including patients with special healthcare needs. You will create a positive, comfortable environment for young patients while delivering high-quality dental care.
Responsibilities Include
- Perform oral examinations and assess dental development in children
- Diagnose conditions using X-rays and other diagnostic tools
- Provide preventive care including cleaning, fluoride treatments, and sealants
- Treat dental issues such as cavities, infections, and injuries
- Perform procedures including fillings, extractions, space maintainers, and pediatric crowns
- Educate patients and parents on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
- Prescribe medications when necessary
- Maintain and update electronic health records accurately
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to support overall child wellness
Benefits Include
- Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 401(k) with generous company contribution and match
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
- Professional Growth and Rewards including bonuses, leadership and advancement opportunities, and continuing education
- Nationwide subscription to UpToDate with CDE opportunities for eligible providers
- Loan Forgiveness through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and eligibility for Scholars programs
- Free malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act
Note: Benefits vary for full-time and part-time providers.
We welcome professionals affected by recent healthcare layoffs to apply. Visit us at gphainc.org.
GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, or any other protected status under applicable law
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Dentist will examine, diagnose, and treat dental conditions in infants, children, and adolescents, including those with special healthcare needs. Responsibilities also include educating patients and parents on oral hygiene and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support child wellness.
Requirements
The candidate must be a professional Pediatric Dentist capable of performing clinical dental procedures and maintaining accurate electronic health records. The role requires a commitment to providing compassionate care within a public health setting.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $346k (middle half $300k–$400k)94 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Pennsylvania | 186 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment186 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,226 in the last 30 days | 760 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Dentist – Join a Mission That Matters at Greater Philadelphia Health Action a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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