Locum Tenens Dentist - IL Needed in IL
- ID: 212307
- Updated November 25th, 2025
- Job ID 212307
- Job Title Dentist - IL
- Provider Type Dentist
- Specialty Dentistry
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State IL
- Practice Setting Clinic
- Duration 20 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This opportunity starts on May 1, 2026, with preferred day shifts, Monday through Friday. The Dentist will support a new clinic location as it builds patient volume during its initial weeks of operation.Job Details
- Location: Illinois
- Start Date: May 1, 2026
- LOA: 20 days
- Provider Type Needed: Dentist
- Schedule: Monday-Friday preferred; exact clinic hours not yet established
Responsibilities and Duties
- Serve as an additional Dentist to assist with patient care at a newly opened clinic
- Prescribe necessary medications including antibiotics (Amoxicillin, Clindamycin), analgesics (Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, combination therapy), and chlorhexidine mouth rinse
- Provide short-term acute pain management when clinically appropriate
- Support the clinic in building patient volume over the first weeks of operation
Additional Information
- Must hold an active Illinois dental license
- Board certification requirements: not applicable
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided