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Greater Philadelphia Health Action
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pediatric Dentist – Join a Mission That Matters

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Pediatric dentistryDental diagnosisCavity treatmentPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaborationSpecial needs dentistry

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).

What does the Dentist market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $346k (middle half $300k–$400k)94 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Pennsylvania186 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment186 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,226 in the last 30 days760 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Dentist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Greater Philadelphia Health Action

Hospitals and Health Care
Philadelphia, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, Holidays)
Bonuses

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.