Dentist
Listed compensation
$160K - $214K
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: NRHC - Susanville, CA 96130Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $214,415.00 Salary/yearDentist – Susanville | $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Northeastern Rural Health Clinics – Susanville, California Position Summary Northeastern Rural Health Clinics (NRHC) is seeking a full-time Dentist to join our dental team in Susanville, California.
The Dentist will provide general dental care to children and adults, including exams, treatment planning, preventive and restorative care, and extractions. Dentists typically see approximately 20 patients per day. [Placeholder—subject to confirmation.] This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule.
Compensation And
Benefits
Full-time salary of $[SALARY RANGE] $20,000 sign-on bonus, depending on eligibility Relocation assistance up to $10,000 Paid continuing education time and allowance Health and retirement benefits for eligible employees Paid time off and paid holidays Professional liability coverage Federal and state loan-repayment programs may be available About NRHC NRHC is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that has served Lassen County and the surrounding area for nearly 50 years.
We are the largest provider of outpatient healthcare services in Lassen County, with clinics in Susanville and Westwood. Life in Susanville Susanville is a rural Northern California community surrounded by mountains, lakes, forests, and trails.
The area offers year-round opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities. Susanville has the close-knit feel of a small town, where healthcare providers become part of the community.
Qualifications
Qualifications DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school Current California dental license, or the ability to obtain one Current DEA registration, or the ability to obtain one Current BLS certification, or the ability to obtain it Ability to meet NRHC credentialing and privileging requirements Ability to provide general dental care to children and adults Commitment to providing quality care to rural and underserved patients To learn more or apply, contact recruitment@northeasternhealth.org or visit: northeasternhealth.org
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will provide comprehensive general dental care to children and adults, including exams, treatment planning, and restorative procedures. They are expected to manage a daily patient load of approximately 20 individuals while maintaining high standards of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess a current California dental license. Additionally, applicants are required to have current DEA registration and BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dentistry Career Context
Northeastern Rural Health Clinics holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 10 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $169k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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