Dentist - SCI Somerset

Calling all dentists who are dedicated to delivering excellent patient care! If you believe that everyone deserves access to quality dental services, a meaningful career in public service is waiting for you. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking skilled and compassionate dentists at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset to provide essential dental care in a safe, well-structured setting that directly supports patient health.

This position offers dependable scheduling, strong support from experienced staff, and an environment that values work‑life balance. Apply today to join a team that takes pride in professionalism, service, and making a positive difference every day.

This position provides essential dental services that support the health and well‑being of the inmate population. The work ensures consistent, high-quality care and a well‑managed dental operation. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care: Perform dental examinations, diagnose oral conditions, and provide needed treatment
• Staff Supervision: Oversee daily work of dental staff to maintain smooth and efficient operations
• Treatment Support: Assist specialists and carry out related duties when advanced care is required
• Safety Compliance: Maintain security, tool control, and safe handling of toxic and caustic materials
• Professional Consultation: Refer patients to physicians, surgeons, or other health care professionals when needed

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break. You will not be required to work evenings, weekends, or on‑call duties.
• Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55
• DEA License renewal and liability insurance is covered by the Commonwealth
• Up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job‑related continuing medical education
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Competitive, with potential for yearly incentive payments in addition to your standard salary. (Quality Assurance Payments)
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

• You must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.