Mobile Dentist (within MO) Mon-Thu *Sign-On Bonus Eligible*
Kansas City, MO 
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Mobile Dentist (within MO) Mon-Thu *Sign-On Bonus Eligible*

TMC Truman Medical Centers

Job LocationUH Lakewood Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department
Mobile Elks Unit

Position Type
Full time

Work Schedule
varied

Hours Per Week
40

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH's beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women's care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

Works throughout the State of Missouri caring for intellectually and developmentally disabled patients. Per diem and mileage paid in addition to salary.

Summary
This position involves treatment and/or supervision of treatment of scheduled patients who have developmental disabilities or referred for care from the sponsoring Elks Lodge. S/he is also responsible for supervision of the auxiliaries on the mobile unit, all of the administrative activities, the operation and routine maintenance of dental and supporting equipment and relocation of vehicles. All treatment rendered will be within the scope of privileges granted by the TMC Credential Committee. This is a traveling position utilizing mobile dental units throughout the State of Missouri. The position requires travel to and from different sites on a weekly basis.

Requirements

1. Graduation from an ADA accredited school of dentistry and eligibility for a Missouri Dental license.
2. Membership in the Truman Medical Center Medical Staff.
3. Maintain current BLS certification

This position includes a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000.


Truman Medical Centers is committed to being a leader in providing culturally inclusive health care services for patients in ways that are effective, fair, respectful, and culturally competent and in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for employees. We value and celebrate our differences, which include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, language, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, literacy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, mobility, abilities, and belief systems.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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