Dental Director for Non-Profit in Southern Pines, NC

Dental Director for Non-Profit in Southern Pines, NC

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Want to have a lasting impact on the local community? FirstHealth of the Carolinas – a private health care system located in the Sandhills of North Carolina – has a unique opportunity for an experienced dentist who is passionate about leading our team of professionals to care for the underserved.

Why FirstHealth?

• We have been delivering quality dental care to low-income children for over 25 years.
• Grants and awards are frequent, thanks to the support of our Community Health team.
• Our employees enjoy working in a collegial environment with a strong sense of community and low staff turnover.

About the Opportunity:

• Primary location – Southern Pines, NC. Services also delivered at school-based centers in Biscoe and Mt. Gilead, NC. Innovative portable program further expands outreach.
• Provide oversight and direction for a program that cares for children from birth to age 21 (Medicaid recipients and uninsured).
• Services include preventive dental sealants, cleanings and exams, white and silver fillings, extractions, and spacers.
• Dependable schedule – Mon-Thu, 7A-5P. Protected administrative time.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package:
• Base salary plus director stipend
  • Health, life, and disability coverage options
  • 3 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match, 457b
  • Paid Time Off
  • ADA and NCDS memberships
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage
  • Reimbursement for license, DEA, and NC Medicaid enrollment
  • CDE allowance and CDE days
  • Relocation stipend
  • Wellbeing resources
  • Free fitness center membership
  • Employment bonus, loan repayment option
  • 501(c)(3) status provides eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas:

• Headquartered in Pinehurst, NC, we are a financially stable organization with four hospitals (610 beds), and facilities for inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, hospice, a palliative care program, home care, community outreach programs, integrated neurosciences, health & fitness centers, primary, concierge, and convenient care practices, a hospitality house, EMS, a philanthropic foundation, and more.
• Here you will find specialty and subspecialty services and technologies that rival those typically only found in academic institutions and in larger metropolitan areas.
• We are leading the way with the latest advancements in cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, neonatology, and bariatric surgery.
• Our organizational culture is guided by an unwavering commitment to patient safety, quality, and performance excellence.

About the Community:

• “Micropolitan” area located in Sandhills area of NC – known around the world for its golf and equestrian heritage.
• An abundance of family-oriented recreational activities can be enjoyed year-round in our temperate, 4-season climate.
• Pinehurst consistently ranks in the top 3 safest municipalities in North Carolina.
• Neighboring Southern Pines is listed in “50 Best Small Towns in America”.
• Relaxed lifestyle within reach of urban amenities - Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro, Fayetteville, and Charlotte.
• Less than 90 minutes to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
• Within 3 hours of North Carolina’s beaches and the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains.
• 45 minutes away from two major lake systems.

The ideal candidate will be a mission-driven visionary leader with a genuine passion for treating underserved populations.

Required:

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a high-functioning team.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking, ability to serve as an ambassador for the program.
• Experience managing operational budgets.
• Degree in Dentistry from an accredited school.
• At least 2 years of dental experience.
• Role model clinical abilities and performance (documentation, productivity, outlook, work ethic, etc.).
• Knowledge of contemporary dental practices, regulatory requirements, and standards of care for dental services.
• Current and valid NC Dental license.

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience treating pediatric patients.
• Background in public health.
• Master’s in Public Health/Administration

For more information and to apply, please contact our in-house Physician Recruitment team at FHPG-Recruitment@firsthealth.org.