Dentist and Pediatric Dentists

Star Community Health Federally Qualified Health Center LA is seeking 2 full time General Dentists for our Dental program. The Full Time Dentist will provide direct dental care to patients in the communities supported by our Health Center.

Our Health Center is affiliated with St. Luke’s Dental Medicine Residency that are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). 

Our residents, faculty and Providers work together to provide excellent care for our patients and support each other in an environment of teaching and scholarly activity.

The Core Faculty positions are responsible for leading, administering, and supervising all aspects of the Dental Clinic Residency Program.

This position does not have preceptor responsibilities.

Candidates must be experienced DDS, DMD. A valid unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the state of Pennsylvania and evidence of current professional liability insurance.  A current conscious sedation (Nitrous Oxide sedation) license is desirable. Five years of experience in a clinical setting is strongly recommended. Current certificate in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support.

In joining Star Community Health, you will enjoy:

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff Teaching, research, quality improvement and leadership development opportunities A culture in which innovation is highly valued Exceptional compensation package Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME allowance

About Star Community Health’s affiliation with St. Luke’s University Health Network

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of 18,000 employees providing services at 12 hospitals and over 350 outpatient sites.  With annual net revenue of $3 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe and Schuylkill counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.

Star Community Health Federally Qualified Health Center began in 2019 and continues to have an affiliation with St. Luke’s University Health Network.  Our Dentists can treat patients not only in the 3 offices and 3 Vans we currently have, but also are able to treat patients in the St. Luke’s University hospital operating rooms.  Our Offices are currently set up with HEPA filtration Systems.  We have state of the art equipment and 21 Operatories combined in the three offices we have with Star Community Health. 

About the Lehigh Valley  
 

Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, Lehigh Valley, PA is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails, and waterways. Steeped in pre-Colonial, Early American, and industrial history, the region’s storied past became its uplifting present, bestowing visitors anything from crayons and craft beer to Martin Guitars and museums, covered bridges, and nationally-recognized events like Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt. The Lehigh Valley is in close proximity to NYC, Philly, DC and the Jersey Shore. The Lehigh Valley encompasses three unique cities in one suburban area. 

Applicants only / No agencies, please

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor J1 and H1B Visa candidates at this time

If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact:

Jillian Fiorino

Physician Recruiter

St. Luke’s University Health Network

Jillian.Fiorino@sluhn.org, 484-526-3317