(Archived) Dentist - (Dentistry) Locum Tenens

Job Description & Requirements
Dentist - (Dentistry) Locum Tenens
StartDate: 08/06/2014Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

General dentist needed for 1-2 months for group practice in Redding, CA. Dentist would be working Mon-Fri with some Saturdays and working with mostly adults. Doctor will be performing general and restorative dentistry to include fillings, extractions, root canals, dentures, crown and bridge, and exams.

General dentists (locum tenens) diagnose, prevent and treat problems associated the mouth, such as plaque decay, cavities, and the repair of fractured teeth. They are usually the first point of contact for patients with oral health concerns, referring them to specialists such as endodontists when needed. Dentists are trained to use a wide variety of medical equipment, such as x-ray machines and drills, and are able to diagnose and treat a plethora of oral conditions.

Facility Location
Redding is a city located off Interstate 5 and between the Canadian and Mexican borders. The Sacramento River also goes through this city. During the 1950’s there was a great expansion of the lumber industry and two major dams in the Redding area now known as, the “Whiskeytown Dam†and the “Keswick Damâ€, were built. During the housing and retail boom of the late 1980’s the population of Redding grew to 66,462.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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