Dentist | Part-Time | Illinois
The Medicus Firm
Job Description
Dentist (2 Positions Available)- Mt. Vernon and Rock Island, IL
Location: Nursing Home / Long-Term Care Facilities
Position Highlights
Work-Life Balance:
- Extremely flexible, part-time schedule
- 1–2 days per week, Monday–Friday only
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
Desirable Practice Setting, Ideal Work Environment:
- Bedside dental care exclusively in nursing home and long-term care facilities
- Focus on continuity of care rather than production pressure
Ideal Work Environment:
- Providers serve a vulnerable population requiring patience, empathy, and strong communication
- Patients often have dementia or memory impairment
Favorable Call Schedule:
- No call
Culture & Support, Support & Networking:
- Company provides all basic dental tools
- Streamlined, low-stress workflow
Partnership Opportunities, Leadership Opportunities, Professional Growth Opportunities:
- Ideal role for dentists seeking flexible supplemental income or reduced clinical workload
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Compensation, Competitive Salary, Compensation, Financial Package:
- $900–$950 per day
Generous Performance Bonus, Quality Bonus, Additional Bonus Incentives:
- N/A
Sign-On Bonus, Retention Bonus:
- N/A
Comprehensive Benefits Package, Competitive Benefits, Full Benefits:
- Not applicable (1099 independent contractor role)
Relocation Assistance, Relocation Stipend:
- Hotel accommodations may be discussed if needed
Student Loan Repayment Assistance:
- Not available
Professional Development, Professional Growth:
- Opportunity to gain experience in geriatric and long-term care dentistry
Additional Perks, Additional Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- No dental assistants approximately 99% of the time
- Minimal equipment—dentists carry a small travel bag (company provided)
Qualifications
Degree:
- DDS or DMD
Certifications:
- N/A
Licensure:
- Active or eligible state dental license
Skillset:
- Strong bedside manner, patience, and effective communication
- Comfortable working independently
Experience:
- Experience with geriatric or special-needs patients preferred but not required
Sponsorship:
- Not available
About the Community
Top Ranked Location:
- N/A (facility-based role)
Major Metro, Medium-Sized Metro, Small Metro, Suburban Community, Rural Community:
- Varies by assigned nursing home location
Lifestyle & Affordability:
- Ideal for providers seeking supplemental income with minimal time commitment
Prime Location:
- Facilities located within defined geographic areas; may cover two locations if nearby
Education:
- N/A
Community Attributes:
- Serve an underserved and high-need patient population
Easy Travel, Convenient Location, Prime Location:
- Local travel only
Vibrant Lifestyle:
- Flexible schedule allows balance with private practice or personal commitments
Ref: 26344
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