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-DMD-TX
• Title:  DMD
• 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 dental care to an adult patient population. The facility functions on a structured day-shift schedule and maintains established clinical workflows to support consistent care delivery. Locum tenens coverage is sought to ensure continuity of dental services for the population served.

The area is situated near the Leon River and offers a range of outdoor activities, including fishing and hiking. Local dining establishments and community amenities are accessible to clinicians on assignment. Notable landmarks in the area include the Coryell County Courthouse, a Beaux-Arts structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Coryell Museum and Historical Center, which houses the world's largest collection of cowboy spurs and pioneer artifacts. The proximity to Fort Cavazos contributes to the regional economy and provides additional resources for visitors and clinicians in the 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. The scope of care encompasses all general dentistry, with a primary emphasis on fillings and extractions. Proficiency in extraction procedures is required for this assignment. Impacted cases may be referred as appropriate.

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

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

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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.

Since 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.

That's what we do. Every day.

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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\rSince 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\rThat's what we do. Every day.