Pediatric Dentist - St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO

Internal Number: 102938

About the role

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join the team.

• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (flexible pick)
• Pick either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (depending on patient volume)
• Call is 6 days per month, rotating holidays, and shared with 2 other Dentists
• Outpatient, inpatient, and surgeries
• Medically complex patients
• Pediatric dentistry BC/BE required
• This position requires a Pediatric Fellowship

For questions and further details, please reach out to Amy Taylor at amy.taylor@bjc.org.

About the organization

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness, and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to "do what’s right for kids."

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Responsibilities

• Observe, evaluate, and apply knowledge of dental skills to provide optimal patient care.
• Diagnose and render appropriate dental care to patients.
• Fulfill dental consulting requests.
• Record all procedures and pertinent information in patients' records.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate the work of clinic staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, representatives of public agencies and organizations, and private healthcare providers.
• Educate individuals and their families regarding dental health hygiene.

Requirements

• Doctorate (DDS/DMD) from an accredited dental school
• Licensed Dentist in Missouri
• Pediatric Dentistry Board eligible/certified
• Pediatric Fellowship required

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience
• 2-5 years of supervisory experience

Benefits

BJC Total Rewards

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match