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Northeastern Rural Health Clinics
Susanville, California

Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160K - $214K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

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

DEA License

Key Skills

General dentistryPreventive carePatient examsClinical documentation

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).

Top Dentist Jobs

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 22 employers

8
<$285k
10
$285k-345k
3
$345k-405k
3
$405k-465k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
23% this job
Loan repayment
23% this job
Relocation assistance
18% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$230k-$461k
#3

Dentist – DDS / DMD

$300k-$450k
#4

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$200k-$450k
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dentist listings

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

Living in Susanville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$902/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Northeastern Rural Health Clinics

Benefits & Perks

$20,000 sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance up to $10,000
Paid continuing education time and allowance
Health and retirement benefits
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional liability coverage
Federal and state loan-repayment programs