Pediatric Dentist Locums Opportunity - Short-Term Coverage

Job description

A busy pediatric dental practice is seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a short-term locum tenens assignment in a high-volume outpatient clinic setting. This opportunity is ideal for providers who enjoy fast-paced pediatric dentistry with strong clinical autonomy and consistent patient flow.

Position Highlights
Short-term locum assignment with defined coverage dates
Outpatient pediatric dental clinic setting
No call responsibilities
High patient volume with structured clinic support
Opportunity to work independently within scope
Efficient workflow with established hygiene and assistant support

Clinical Responsibilities
Providers will be responsible for a full range of pediatric dental services, including:
Stainless steel crowns (SSCs)
Fillings
Pulpotomies
Sealants
Comprehensive hygiene exams
Operative dentistry and preventive care

Practice Environment
High-volume pediatric dental clinic
Strong support staff including hygiene and clinical assistants
Streamlined patient scheduling and workflow
Primarily Medicaid pediatric patient population
Focused outpatient care setting

Ideal Candidate
Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist) preferred
Comfortable managing 25–35 patients per day
Experience with pediatric operative and restorative dentistry required
Active Medicaid provider status or submitted application required
Strong efficiency and comfort in high-volume settings
All credentialing requirements completed prior to start

Why Providers Are Interested in This Assignment
High-volume pediatric dentistry experience in a structured setting
Short, flexible assignment with defined dates
Strong clinical support staff to assist with patient flow
Opportunity to work in a focused pediatric-only environment
No call or hospital responsibilities

This opportunity is ideal for Pediatric Dentists seeking short-term, high-volume clinical work in a supportive outpatient setting with predictable scheduling and strong patient demand.