Pediatric Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join our world class health system at UPMC. The Division includes a group of clinicians devoted to the care of children. The position is based at Children’s Hospital and an outpatient site less than 30 minutes from Pittsburgh with a combined volume of over 24,000 visits per year. Some routine dental procedures are done at our surgical centers with over 2,000 procedures per year. The division is supported by dental assistants and hygienists. The program includes a CODA accredited residency program with 8 residents. The candidate must possess a DMD or DDS, have completed and received a certificate in pediatric dentistry from a US or Canadian Pediatric Dental Residency Program, and be BE/BC with the ability to obtain a Pennsylvania license.

About the Opportunity:

• Join a well-established group of 5 FTE Dentists.
• Opportunity to be based at or rotate through both locations.
• Teaching opportunity to train and mentor residents.

What we offer:

• Relocation assistance.
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefit package.
• Twenty-five days of Paid time off.
• One additional paid week for CME activities per year.

About Children’s Hospital and UPMC:

• UPMC Children’s is ranked in the Top 10 for Best Children's Hospitals and is the #4 Best Hospital for Neonatology in the 2022-2023 US News National Rankings.
• The 55-bed, Level IV NICU at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh serves as the regional referral center for a multi-state area and is supported by the full spectrum of surgical and pediatric subspecialties.
• The University of Pittsburgh was ranked number 3 in medical research funding in 2022 and has been among the top 10 recipients of NIH research funding since 1998.
• UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer.
• 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians.
• Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals.
• Over 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites.
• UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.

About the Community:

• Internationally recognized culinary scene, and renowned centers of higher learning in the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie-Mellon University.
• Mid-size city with all the amenities of a large city and a friendly, community vibe.
• Known as the City of Bridges, with 446 bridges, it has more than any city in the country.
• Hit the Great Allegheny Passage, a 334-mile, car-free trail for hikers, runners and cyclists.
• Famous sports culture.
• Abundant with parks, museums, music, universities and much more!