Orthodontist - (Lake Charles) in Lake Charles, Louisiana For Sale
Here at Kool Smiles, our teams don't just shape smiles -- they shape the lives of families every single day. Working at Kool Smiles means being challenged, having fun, and being proud of what you do. It means being a mentor, being a friend, and being part of a change that starts with every patient. We are the nation's leader in quality dental care to underserved kids, teens, and adults. Our compassion and drive make us the best at what we do every day. Currently, Kool Smiles is operating in over 120+ locations, with more opening every year. This is an excellent time to join not just an amazing company, but a place where you will be a part of making smiles happen every day. Kool Smiles is looking for an Orthodontist ready to make a difference in the lives of families. Although below is a description of what your job would entail, we want to emphasize that working at Kool Smiles is more than just a job. Kool Smiles is not your typical dental office and working here is not your typical experience. You will thrive here if you are someone who wants to grow professionally while serving your community at the same time. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The Orthodontist is responsible for providing high-quality dental care to our patients. *Ensure the dental office delivers quality and compassionate dental care to every patient *Provide leadership and direction to Associate Dentists and team members in all areas of patient treatment *Diagnose dental conditions and plan oral health care in consultation with patients * Provide a full range of Orthodontic services *Ensure treatment plan is reviewed with each patient / parent and informed consent is granted for treatments rendered *Provide great customer service by offering same day care and ensuring parent / patient satisfaction *Educate patients and parents about maintaining oral health *Obtain complete patient records to enable complete diagnosis and treatment plan *Refer patients to dental specialists for further treatment, when appropriate * Adhere to all federal and government regulations, including the state dental board rules and regulations, HIPPA and OSHA regulation *Adhere to the standards of the American Association of Orthodontists *Adhere to Kool Smiles Quality Assurance Metrics as indicated in the Expanded Services Orientation ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *Ensure training and development of staff by identifying training needs and establishing initiatives to meet company/individual objectives *Conduct behavior in a manner that is professional and courteous to all patients, parents, and office staff at all times *Consistently portray a positive working attitude that fosters a pleasant work environment *Participate in local community affairs and events to possibly include school screenings, board member meetings and any opportunity to promote a positive image of Kool Smiles *Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and/or Experience DDS/DMD from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Certificate of completion of a residency from an accredited postgraduate Orthodontic program. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics *Must love working with children *Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents and staff *Integrity, always doing the right thing *Team building skills; organizational and staff development skills *Strong interpersonal and communication skills *Able to organize work and engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously *High degree of initiative, accountability and independent judgment *Professional manner and appearance at all times *Computer skills: computer literate * Mentoring capability to Associate Doctors and staff employees Certifications, Licenses, registrations *A current, valid license to practice dentistry in the state where providing patient care (License must be in good standing) *Malpractice insurance (in place before start date) *CPR Certification (current before start date) *NPI provider number (in place before start date) *DEA number (As required by states) *Other certifications as required by the state PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in the provision of orthodontic care for patients PHYSICAL DEMANDS Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, their parents, and staff. Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able to twist, turn, bend and stoop. WORKING CONDITIONS Majority of work performed in a clinical environment. Hours may change to meet the business needs. Our Full-Time dentists receive a very competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: *Generous compensation *401k plan with company match *Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and paid time off *Excellent training, education and advancement opportunities *Visa and permanent residency sponsorship with covered legal fees *No practice management expenses and headaches -- we take care of it! Kool Smiles Orthodontists find inspiration, challenge, and reward every day at their job. Do you? Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and/or Experience DDS/DMD from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Certificate of completion of a residency from an accredited postgraduate Orthodontic program. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics *Must love working with children *Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents and staff *Integrity, always doing the right thing *Team building skills; organizational and staff development skills *Strong interpersonal and communication skills *Able to organize work and engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously *High degree of initiative, accountability and independent judgment *Professional manner and appearance at all times *Computer skills: computer literate * Mentoring capability to Associate Doctors and staff employees Certifications, Licenses, registrations *A current, valid license to practice dentistry in the state where providing patient care (License must be in good standing) *Malpractice insurance (in place before start date) *CPR Certification (current before start date) *NPI provider number (in place before start date) *DEA number (As required by states) *Other certifications as required by the state PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in the provision of orthodontic care for patients
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