Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. (Valley-Wide) welcomes and is committed to all patients and populations within our large multi-county service area throughout southern Colorado. As a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide premier primary and preventive care you can trust at our 34 service sites strategically located throughout multiple rural counties.

We are looking for a Dentist in our Alamosa Dental Clinic located in Alamosa, CO. As a Dentist, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a diverse patient population, building strong relationships and delivering personalized care that addresses both immediate and long-term goals. From pediatric to geriatric patients, you will have the opportunity to care for individuals across the lifespan, ensuring continuity of care for families and fostering a sense of community. 

Job Responsibilities:

Provide emergency care for patients during designated walk-in hours or as needed.

Provides care in general dentistry including: diagnosis, preventive dentistry, operative dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and oral surgery.  Refers patients as needed.

Diagnose dental conditions and plan oral health care in consultation with patients

Develop treatment plans for patients consistent with ADA Guidelines

Participates with Student Externship and Residency Program, overseeing and mentoring students including cosigning charts.

Participates in evaluation process for Support Staff, Hygienist, Dental Assistants and Dental Students/Residents

Complete clinical admin duties, peer review, documentation and any other necessary activities for comprehensive patient care.

Provide dental services at assigned locations, travel may be required

Benefits:

No on-call with a typical Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Allowance of up to $5,000.00

Annual CME Allowance of $2,500.00 (Prorated based on hire date)

Discounted Tuition Rates, career development and CEU opportunities

Paid Leave:

Vacation – 20 days accrued/year

Sick – 12 days accrued/year

Holidays – 8 days/year + 2 Floating 

FREE Health Insurance (Other healthcare coverage plan options available)

MASA – Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage

Employer paid Basic Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance and Short-term Disability Insurance

Retirement Match

Malpractice Insurance- through the Federal Tort Claim Act

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Arrangement, Flexible Spending Account, Dollar cost averaging Retirement Plan

National Health Service Corps & Colorado Health Service Corps Certified Sites (Loan Repayment Options)

Education and Qualifications:

Board certified/board eligible DDS/DMD and experience working in a clinic setting.

Current unrestricted DEA

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) desirable.

Successfully complete a background check and drug testing

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) desirable but not required