Dentist

How would you like an opportunity to provide dental care to patients without the worries of managing a practice? At Family Health Care, we take care of the business side, allowing you to practice to the best of your ability alongside our experienced care teams. Our facilities have up-to-date equipment, knowledgeable staff, and a vast support system. In addition, as a Community Health Center, we provide more than just dental care, giving you access to medical providers, behavioral health specialists, pharmacists, and more!

Why Family Health Care:

• Salaried position with additional productivity bonuses available
• Retention bonuses paid quarterly
• 4-or 5-day work week
• No weekend work requirements
• No on-call schedule
• Generous benefits package (medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, 401K matching, up to 5 weeks PTO)
• Licensing fees and malpractice coverage paid for by employer
• CE stipend and paid time off
• Student loan forgiveness
  • Eligible for up to $200,000 in tax-free loan repayment over a period of up to eight years through NHSC
  • Eligible for up to $300,000 in tax-free loan repayment over a period of up to ten years through MSLRP
  • Eligible for complete loan forgiveness through PSLF after 10 years of employment with FHC
• 1-2 dental assistants per dentist
• Patients are assigned to individual dentists to allow for continuity of care
  
• Wide variety of procedures completed in-office (composites, amalgams, dentures, partials, extractions, crown and bridge, endo, etc.)
• Medical clinic and pharmacy on site

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnose and provide appropriate treatment to patients
• Educate patients on their treatment plan and how to maintain oral health
• Prescribe medications as needed
• Document all patient care in the electronic health record
• Communicate with other staff on patient care needs

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry
• State of Michigan Dentist License
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License
• Federal DEA License

Full-Time Benefits:

• Loan Repayment through State and Federal Programs
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Professional Courtesy
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Malpractice through Federal Tort Claims Act – plus Gap Insurance
• Continuing Education
• Retention Bonus
• Visa Sponsorship

About Family Health Care

Family Health Care is a progressive, non-profit health care system dedicated to providing quality care for the rural, underserved populations in west-central Michigan. Led by a board of directors composed of community members and patients, Family Health Care offers the opportunity to be part of a diverse care team focused on meeting every patient's total health care needs. As the oldest Federally Qualified Health Center in Michigan, Family Health Care provides services in five counties through 13 sites, serving more than 28,000 patients per year.

About the Community

Big Rapids is where education, industry, art and nature’s beauty come together. Located in the West Central portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Big Rapids is home to Ferris State University. The community also has a robust industrial base and Big Rapids High School was recognized as a “Top American High School” by Newsweek and among the top ten percent of schools in the nation by US News and World Report. Big Rapids boasts over 250 acres of dedicated park land, more than 100 lakes, the Muskegon River, award-winning golf courses, endless trails, breweries, and wineries. The historic downtown district features shops, businesses and restaurants. Big Rapids is located less than an hour north of Grand Rapids.

Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.