What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Glisan/Johnson Creek position at Permanente Dental Associates?
About Permanente Dental Associates:
We are dedicated to transforming lives through evidence-based dental care. We are a Northwest-based, dentist-owned group practice that empowers our clinicians to make decisions that prioritize patient health and well-being. As part of our supportive and collaborative environment, we encourage growth, leadership, and the opportunity to become a part-owner in our group practice.
What We Offer:
- Leadership Opportunities: As a clinical leader, you will mentor and guide other professionals while maintaining a focus on high-quality patient care.
- Ownership Potential: We are a dentist-owned group, meaning decisions are made by the people who understand the practice best. The opportunity to become a part-owner allows you to directly contribute to the future of our practice.
- Work-Life Balance: With a 4-day work week, youll enjoy more time to focus on both your professional and personal life.
- Unparalleled Benefits:
- Industry-leading retirement plan, including a defined-benefit (cash balance) and 401(k) with 7.5% employer contribution
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 4 weeks)
- Two community service and wellness days per year, annual benefit reimbursement, and an award-winning Wellness Program
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options (for dentists and dependents), as well as alternative care, life insurance, and AD&D coverage
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Dependent Care FSA
- Professional Development: We are committed to continuous learning, offering both clinical and leadership development opportunities to support your growth.
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
Position Overview:
As an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with Permanente Dental Associates, you will support the practices of an evidence-based group by being a clinical and non-clinical resource for the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. In this role, you will:
- Diagnose, surgically treat, and provide adjunctive treatment for diseases and injuries of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
- Educate patients on preventative measures to promote overall oral wellness in an evidence-based group practice.
- As a clinical leader, provide direct and indirect mentoring, supervision, and feedback to clinical staff.
- As a professional leader, provide high-quality care and serve as a responsible steward of resources.
This position is based at KP Dental at Johnson Creek and the Glisan Dental Office.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and successful completion of a U.S. Oral & Maxillofacial Residency Program.
- Minimum qualifications include an applicable State License with specialty noted (if required by state). Washington and Oregon providers must have a valid DEA number and current CPR certification.
- Oregon providers must also have at least a Nitrous Permit (Permit required within 60 days of hire).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize evidence-based dentistry to recognize symptoms and identify treatment alternatives of diseases and injury of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
- Proven ability to recommend treatment and treatment alternatives to patients in a reassuring and clear way.
- Understanding of principles and processes for providing patient services.
- Proven ability to coordinate, supervise, or manage the activities of others to accomplish goals.
Please visit here to view the full job description:
https://pda-dental.com/web/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Oral-surgeon.pdf
*Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
Why Permanente Dental Associates?
Our Mission: Better lives through total health, starting with the smile.
Our Vision: To be the leading dental group through total health for patients, the people who care for them, and the communities we serve.
If you are a dedicated and skilled dentist looking to grow professionally and personally in a supportive and empowering environment, we want to hear from you!
