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VitalCore Health Strategies
St. Joseph, Michigan

Dentist (DMD, DDS) - PRN

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Job Description

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in! We're people Michigan! who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Dentist at Berrien County in St. Joseph, MI

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Dentist (DMD, DDS) Schedule

  • PRN - 1 day per week for 4-5 hours per day

Dentist (DMD, DDS) Position Summary

The Dentist provides dental services and directs patient, clinical examination of admissions and as indicated, treatment of patient's needs.

Dentist (DMD, DDS) Essential Functions

  • Perform and interpret radiographic exams as indicated.
  • Provide dental treatment to include emergency treatment of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of a general Dentist including extractions.
  • Correction of significant oral problems, which may adversely affect inmate’s health as, deemed necessary.
  • Make proper referrals for procedures which cannot be performed at facility.
  • Report any unusual occurrences or accidents to the site or Regional Medical Director. Attend training and meetings as required.

Dentist (DMD, DDS) Minimum Requirements

  • Maintains current DEA number.
  • Currently licensed in the state.
  • Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
  • Must be a supportive team member, who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
  • Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
  • Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
  • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Key Responsibilities

The dentist provides dental services, including clinical examinations, emergency treatments, and restorative procedures for inmates. They are also responsible for interpreting radiographic exams and making appropriate referrals for specialized procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current DMD or DDS degree and a valid state dental license. A current DEA number and the ability to work effectively within a correctional healthcare team are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient CareSupervisory SkillsDecision MakingCommunication

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 26% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Dentist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

8
<$290k
9
$290k-345k
1
$390k
2
$450k
2
$455k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
62%
Loan repayment
33%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$500K+
#2

Dentist

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

Living in St. Joseph

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k
Typical market rent
$1,564/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.4
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Niles, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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