Taking Health Care to New Heights

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit healthcare organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers.  We provide primary care services (medical, dental and behavioral healthcare) through 21 outpatient health centers in El Paso and Teller counties.  We deliver care with our strong “Hospitality” culture.  Our organization has over 600 employees and serves over 10% of the residents in the Pikes Peak region.  Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Are you looking for a great quality of life and a rewarding professional opportunity? Peak Vista is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join our team of providers in our Dental clinic in Colorado Springs. This position is five 8-hour days.
 
If you have a strong desire to make a difference in the community and significantly impact the quality of life of your patients, you will thrive at Peak Vista.  We embrace a team oriented approach and our Dentists are comfortable working with and overseeing mid-level providers.  
 
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
 
Benefits:
Peak Vista offers a competitive salary, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, optional short term disability and a 403b retirement fund.  Additionally, the provider’s malpractice insurance is covered through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
 
Federal and State loan repayment programs are available for eligible candidates.
  
 
Job Summary (Essential Functions)
Pediatric Dentist will provide appropriate professional dental health services in an ambulatory clinical setting and in the operating room if required, consistent with the professional training and ability of the Dentist and the needs of PVCHC patients. Services may include community outreach programs and prenatal counseling.  Services will be provided for children ranging from newborn to age 20, and may include adults with developmental disabilities. Dental Health services shall be performed in accordance with reasonable dental standards of care as promulgated or established by PVCHC, the Colorado Dental Association, and applicable Colorado statutes and regulations. Travel to alternate dental clinic sites may be required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications
Education:   Completion of Accredited Pediatric Dentistry Residency with Training Certificate. Board Certified or Board Eligible. Must be licensed to practice in Colorado.
 
Physical Demands
Physical Demands: Able to lift at least 25 pounds. Long periods of standing and moving. Occasional periods of sitting. Hearing within normal range for telephone use. Looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time. 

*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.