What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Dentist Valley River position at Permanente Dental Associates?
Supports the practices of an evidence-based group by being a clinical and non-clinical resource for the full scope of general dentistry, including but not limited to the following: diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injury, malformations, familiar with implants and desired esthetic enhancements of teeth and gums, and related oral structures. Educates patients on preventative measures to promote overall oral wellness in an evidence-based group practice. As a clinical leader, provides direct and indirect mentoring, supervision and feedback to clinical staff. As a professional leader, provides high quality care and serves as a responsible steward of resources.
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*Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
Required Skills:
Demonstrated ability to utilize evidence-based dentistry to recognize symptoms and identify treatment alternatives of diseases, injury, malformations, and desired esthetic enhancements of teeth and gums, and related oral structures. Proven ability to recommend preventive health care measures. Understanding of principles and processes for providing customer services. Proven ability to coordinate, supervise, or manage the activities of others to accomplish goals.
Required Experience:
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a pre-doctoral dentistry program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. Minimum qualifications include an applicable State License. Washington and Oregon providers must have a valid DEA number and current CPR certification. Oregon providers must also have at least a Nitrous Oxide Permit (Permit required within 60 days of hire).
Preferred Experience:
1 - 3 years practice experience or GPR or AEGD training.
Benefit Summary:
Associate Dentists (and their dependents) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, alternative care, supplemental medical and life insurance. Additionally, employees are covered by AD&D coverage, voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance. PDA offers an industry-leading 401(k) plan, with a generous 7.5% Safe Harbor Employer contribution which is automatically contributed and vested immediately. Plus, an additional employer supplemental 401(k) contribution and an employer sponsored defined-benefit retirement program (cash balance). Employees can accrue over 14 hours of PTO each month to cover various absences such as personal time, vacation, illness, holidays, and more. PDA Dentists enjoy four weeks of paid parental leave, two community service and wellness days per year, an annual benefit reimbursement pool, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and award-winning Wellness Program.
See our benefits, support, and leadership opportunity FAQ for more details: https://pda-dental.com/web/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Benefits-FAQs_2025.pdf
About Permanente Dental Associates:
Our Northwest based multidisciplinary group practice, owned by dentists, offers professional camaraderie, clinical and leadership development opportunities, a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including an industry-leading employer-funded retirement program, and the opportunity to become part-owner in the group. Decisions are in the hands of dentists, for the dentists. Additionally, PDA offers guaranteed salary and bonus opportunities with the freedom to focus on your clinical practice without the pressure of selling dentistry.
Our Mission: Better lives through total health, starting with the smile.
Our Vision: Be the leading dental group through total health for patients, the people who care for them, and the communities we serve.
