General Dentist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Gatesville, Texas

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Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-229047-DDS-TX
• Title:  DDS
• Dates Needed:  January 2027 - Ongoing
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Clinic
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This facility operates as a state correctional institution providing on-site dental care to an adult patient population. The facility maintains structured clinical workflows and established protocols to support consistent dental care delivery. Locum tenens coverage is sought to ensure continuity of dental services for the population served.

The area surrounding this assignment offers a range of historical and recreational attractions. Points of interest include the Coryell Museum and Historical Center and the Beaux-Arts Coryell County Courthouse, both of which reflect the region's pioneer heritage. The Leon River provides outdoor recreation opportunities such as fishing and hiking, and nearby destinations include the Waco Mammoth National Monument approximately 36 miles away and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum approximately 38 miles away. Fort Cavazos and the Gatesville Municipal Airport contribute further to the character of the surrounding area.

Clinicians will provide general dentistry services to adult patients at an on-site correctional facility, working 3-5 days per week from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Cases encompass all areas of general dentistry, with a primary emphasis on fillings and extractions. Proficiency in extraction procedures is required for this assignment; impacted teeth may be referred. No call coverage is required.

• Case Load/PPD:  15-20
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Government:  No
• Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:  General dentistry cases for adult patients with an emphasis on fillings and extractions;  impacted teeth may be referred

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LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.\r\n\r\nSince 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.\r\n\r\nThat's what we do. Every day.