Locum Tenens Dentist - OR Needed in OR
- ID: 211184
- Updated October 22nd, 2025
- Job ID 211184
- Job Title Dentist - OR
- Provider Type Dentist
- Specialty Dentistry
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State OR
- Practice Setting Dentistry Clinic
- Duration 96 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a General Dentist for a 96-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon starting Jan 5, 2026. This role offers a Monday through Thursday schedule, 8am to 5pm, with 24 shifts per month covered between two providers. The position is ideal for dentists with experience in general dentistry, rural health, and Medicaid or OHP backgrounds, and who are comfortable serving a primarily Spanish-speaking patient population.Job Details
- Location: Oregon
- Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
- LOA: 96 days
- Provider Type Needed: General Dentist
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8am-5pm; 24 shifts per month shared between two providers; closed six holidays annually (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Attend an 8am team meeting each workday before seeing patients
- Deliver comprehensive general dentistry care, including examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning
- Provide dental procedures as appropriate for a general dentistry practice
- Serve a patient population that is primarily Spanish-speaking
- Apply experience in Medicaid/OHP and rural health settings as applicable
- Maintain a high standard of patient care and documentation
- Collaborate with dental staff to ensure efficient workflow
Additional Information
- Oregon dental license required
- Prior experience with Medicaid/OHP and rural health is highly valued
- Proficiency in Spanish preferred due to patient demographics
- Closed for six major holidays each year
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