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Last Updated: 11/13/25

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 52-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Arizona, starting Dec 15, 2025. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. Dentists familiar with high-volume clinics and those proficient in exodontia are preferred, though not required. The assignment involves comprehensive dental care, including emergency treatments and supervision of dental assistants.

Job Details

  • Location: Arizona
  • Start Date: Dec 15, 2025
  • LOA: 52 days
  • Provider Type Needed: Dentist
  • Schedule: Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, 6am-4:30pm

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Maintain overall dental care responsibility for management of dental services to each patient
  • Perform dental assessments, radiographic exams, and dental treatments, including emergency care such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and periodontal therapy within the scope of general dentistry
  • Formulate working diagnoses, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate or modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes
  • Evaluate all patients returning from offsite dental visits
  • Participate in training and orientation of healthcare staff
  • Provide oral hygiene education and discharge instructions to all patients seen
  • Supervise and coach dental assistants
  • Ensure sterilization and disinfection of equipment

Additional Information
  • Active Arizona dental license required
  • Certifications required: Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
  • Experience in high-volume settings is preferred
  • Assignment begins as soon as credentialing and required screenings are complete
  • Experience with TechCare EMR preferred

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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Company Details

Peabody, Massachusetts, United States
Barton Associates is comprised of over 100 highly skilled staffing and recruiting professionals with extensive experience in the locum tenens industry. We know the healthcare staffing market very well and have the ability to provide the efficient and effective locum tenens staffing services our clients demand.