Part-Time Pediatric Dentist Associate
Listed compensation
approximately $1K /day
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Job Description
Part-Time Pediatric Dentist Associate Location: Houston, TX 77076 Schedule: Part-Time | Thursday, Friday, and/or Saturday Position Overview We are seeking a Part-Time Pediatric Dentist Associate to join a pediatric dental practice in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate is an ethical, honest, and patient-focused dental professional who is comfortable working in a practice with a strong Medicaid patient base. Recent graduates are welcome to apply. The practice is looking for a provider who can support the team on Thursdays, Fridays, and/or Saturdays and who holds an active oral sedation license, as the office performs one oral sedation case each morning. Schedule Candidates may work one or more of the following days:
- Thursday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Key Qualifications
- Licensed dentist eligible to practice in Texas
- Active oral sedation license required
- Interest in and ability to work with pediatric patients
- Comfortable working with a heavily Medicaid-based patient population
- Strong commitment to ethical and honest patient care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience: Open to all experience levels
- Recent graduates are welcome to apply Compensation
- 32% of production while completing Medicaid credentialing
- Once fully credentialed with Medicaid: 34% of collections
- Expected earnings of approximately $1,200 per day Work Location 6500 North Freeway #124 Houston, TX 77076 Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a dependable and compassionate pediatric dentist who values integrity, quality patient care, and a collaborative working environment. This opportunity is particularly well suited for someone looking for a flexible part-time schedule while building experience in a pediatric dental setting. Position Type: Part-Time Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry Oral Sedation License: Required Experience Level: Open, including recent graduates
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$1,200 - $1,200 a month
Key Responsibilities
Provide pediatric dental care to a Medicaid-based patient population in a clinical setting. Perform oral sedation procedures as required for morning cases.
Requirements
Must be a licensed dentist eligible to practice in Texas with an active oral sedation license. Candidates should be comfortable working with pediatric patients and Medicaid-based populations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$312k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $321k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$312k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$22k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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