Orthodontist

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is seeking a part-time Orthodontist to join our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This is an exciting opportunity to build and lead an orthodontic program within our established and growing dental department while making a meaningful impact in the community.

• Flexible schedule between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• Minimum commitment of 16-20 hours per week
• Opportunity to shape and expand orthodontic services
• Collaborative, mission‑driven clinical environment

• Eligible employer for the HRSA Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time (30 hours/week) providers

Join a team dedicated to improving access to high‑quality care and experience the professional fulfillment that comes from serving patients who need it most.

Job Title:

Orthodontist

Location:

Beloit, WI
EEO Category:
Professionals
Department:
Dental Exempt

Reports to:

Dental Director
Pay Grade: 12

Schedule:

Part‑Time (16‑20 hours per week)

The Orthodontist provides comprehensive orthodontic care to pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. This role focuses on delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered orthodontic services to a diverse and underserved population. The Orthodontist works collaboratively with the dental team to ensure integrated, accessible, and culturally competent care in alignment with the health center’s mission.
Provides educational, preventive, surgical, prosthetic, therapeutic and restorative services supporting total health for the control of oral disease and promotion of oral health. Oversees immediate dental clinical staff, and responsible for direct patient care consistent with professional standards and CHS policies and procedures.

• Diagnose, prevent, and treat dental and facial irregularities, including malocclusions and jaw alignment issues.
• Develop and implement individualized orthodontic treatment plans.
• Apply and adjust braces, clear aligners, retainers, and other orthodontic appliances.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system. Closes all patient encounters within 72 hours and before the end of the month.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, oral hygiene, and appliance care.
• Collaborate with general dentists, pediatric dentists, hygienists, and other care providers to coordinate comprehensive treatment.
• Ensure compliance with FQHC regulations, clinical protocols, infection control standards, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Participate in case conferences, quality improvement activities, and team meetings as appropriate.
• Support the health center’s mission to provide equitable, culturally competent care regardless of patients’ differences or ability to pay.
• Examine teeth, intra‑oral and extra‑oral tissues, and diagnose patients' hard tissue and soft tissue conditions.
• Order, review, and document findings of radiographic imaging.
• Assist with reviews and recommend changes in dental clinic policies, procedures, and protocols as needed to achieve Community Health Clinic goals.
• Assist in the provision of continuing education, on‑the‑job training for staff as requested by Dental Director.
• Participate in and support Quality Assessment/peer review and improvement activities in the organization as requested by Dental Director.
• Attend appropriate meetings and conferences as required to promote clinic goals.
• Assist with mentoring and training dental support staff, such as student dentists, hygienists, dental assistants.
• Assist Billing Office staff in obtaining necessary information to assure accurate and timely billing and appropriate collections.
• Participate in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team.
• Actively participate and be accountable for duties assigned that support the CHS Mission and values.
• Participate in quarterly EHR/Peer reviews as assigned by the Quality Assurance Team.
• Follow all CHS policies,…