Description Dentist | 4-Day Work Week | $20K Sign-On Full Time | General Dentistry | High Desert Community Practice
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing Call or Text
- 272-230-3157
- LinkedIn: View Elizabeth’s LinkedIn Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Dentist in Carrizozo, New Mexico.
- Position overview
- General Dentistry role within mission-driven healthcare system serving underserved communities
- Four-day work week designed to support provider balance and lifestyle flexibility
- Established outpatient dental practice supported by hygienists, dental techs, and Dental Director
- Opportunity to practice broad-scope dentistry in collaborative rural healthcare environment
- Scenic high desert location near the Sacramento Mountains with access to hiking, skiing, horseback riding, and outdoor recreation
COMPENSATION • Base Salary
- $200,000 – $230,000 based on experience
- Eligible for up to $20,000 sign-on bonus
- Student loan repayment through NHSC-approved site
- Relocation assistance available
- Schedule
- Tuesday through Friday schedule
- Four 10-hour shifts weekly
- No weekends required
- Minimal or no on-call responsibilities
- ROLE
- Provide comprehensive general dentistry services primarily for adult patients
- Diagnose and treat oral diseases, injuries, and dental conditions
- Perform cleanings, extractions, crowns, root canals, and general procedures
- Maintain accurate patient records within EMR system
- Collaborate with local medical center for surgical and complex dental cases
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical meetings
- Foster team-oriented and patient-centered care environment
- Environment
- Mission-driven healthcare system with over 115 years of service
- Rural outpatient dental practice setting
- Collaborative team including hygienists, dental techs, and Dental Director
- Strong support staff and structured workflows
- Community-focused underserved patient population
Benefits
- Health insurance with HSA-eligible plans and employer contributions
- Dental and vision insurance through Guardian
- Employer-paid long-term disability coverage
- Voluntary short-term disability options
- 35 days paid time off annually
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- $2,400 CME allowance annually
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Employee Assistance Program and legal/financial resources
- Relocation assistance available
- Visa sponsorship available
Requirements
- DDS or DMD from accredited dental school REQUIRED
- Clear and active New Mexico dental license or ability to obtain REQUIRED
- DEA license and current CPR certification REQUIRED
- Strong communication and collaboration skills REQUIRED
- Commitment to serving underserved patient populations REQUIRED
- Comfortable practicing broad-scope general dentistry REQUIRED
- New graduates welcome
- H1B and J1 visa candidates considered
Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.
