What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist needed in New Orleans, LA position at Columbia Healthcare?
About The Position
A seasoned, experienced Dentist is sought for a well-established community health organization serving the Greater New Orleans region, specifically at its Gentilly clinic. This organization is one of Louisiana’s largest FQHC networks, known for its long-standing commitment to underserved populations, integrated care delivery, and a strong dental residency training program. Providers here benefit from a collaborative environment, modern facilities, and the opportunity to mentor the next generation of clinicians.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Requirements
New Orleans offers a vibrant mix of culture, history, and community unlike anywhere else in the country. Known for its rich culinary scene, iconic architecture, and lively music traditions, the city provides a unique lifestyle with an affordable cost of living compared to many major metropolitan areas. Neighborhoods such as Gentilly offer a quieter residential feel while remaining close to the city’s artistic, educational, and medical hubs. Providers relocating to New Orleans often appreciate the strong sense of community, year-round festivals, and access to both urban amenities and nearby outdoor recreation.
Compensation & Benefits
A seasoned, experienced Dentist is sought for a well-established community health organization serving the Greater New Orleans region, specifically at its Gentilly clinic. This organization is one of Louisiana’s largest FQHC networks, known for its long-standing commitment to underserved populations, integrated care delivery, and a strong dental residency training program. Providers here benefit from a collaborative environment, modern facilities, and the opportunity to mentor the next generation of clinicians.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of clinical dentistry experience
- Strong interest in participating as faculty within the dental residency program
- Crowns and bridges
- Extractions and bone grafting
- Restorative care: fillings
- Removable prosthodontics: partials and complete dentures
- Periodontal therapy: deep cleanings
- Preventive care: cleanings, exams, X-rays, sealants
- Endodontics: root canals
- Implant placement and restoration
- Cosmetic services, including bleaching
- Orthodontic clear aligners
New Orleans offers a vibrant mix of culture, history, and community unlike anywhere else in the country. Known for its rich culinary scene, iconic architecture, and lively music traditions, the city provides a unique lifestyle with an affordable cost of living compared to many major metropolitan areas. Neighborhoods such as Gentilly offer a quieter residential feel while remaining close to the city’s artistic, educational, and medical hubs. Providers relocating to New Orleans often appreciate the strong sense of community, year-round festivals, and access to both urban amenities and nearby outdoor recreation.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $160,000 – $185,000
- Incentive bonus opportunities
- Additional stipend for residency faculty participation
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 1 week of paid CE time $1,500 CE allowance
- Reimbursement for license and DEA renewal
- Eligibility for federal and state loan repayment programs, thanks to the organization’s FQHC status
Salary : $160,000 - $185,000