Dentistry Opportunity

Are you passionate about serving your community? Star Community Health Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking General and Pediatric Dentists for our Dental program. The full time Dentist will provide direct dental care to patients in the communities supported by our Health Center.

Our Health Center is affiliated with St. Luke’s Dental Medicine Residency that are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).  Our residents, faculty and Providers work together to provide excellent care for our patients and support each other in an environment of teaching and scholarly activity. The Core Faculty positions are responsible for leading, administering, and supervising all aspects of the Dental Clinic Residency Program.

This position does not have preceptor responsibilities.

Candidates must be board certified/board eligible. New grads are welcome to apply.  A valid unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the state of Pennsylvania and evidence of current professional liability insurance.  A current conscious sedation (Nitrous Oxide sedation) license is desirable. Current certificate in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support.

In joining Star Community Health, you will enjoy:

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and leadership development opportunities
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• Exceptional compensation package
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME allowance

About Star Community Health’s affiliation with St. Luke’s University Health Network

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of over 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and over 350 outpatient sites.  With annual net revenue of $3.4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe and Schuylkill counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.

Star Community Health Federally Qualified Health Center began in 2019 and continues to have an affiliation with St. Luke’s University Health Network.  Our Dentists can treat patients not only in the 3 offices and our 4 mobile dental vans, but also are able to treat patients in the St. Luke’s University hospital operating rooms.  Our Offices are currently set up with HEPA filtration Systems.  We have state of the art equipment and 21 Operatories combined in the three offices we have with Star Community Health. 

About the Lehigh Valley:  

Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, Lehigh Valley, PA is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails, and waterways. Steeped in pre-Colonial, Early American, and industrial history, the region’s storied past became its uplifting present, bestowing visitors anything from crayons and craft beer to Martin Guitars and museums, covered bridges, and nationally-recognized events like Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt. The Lehigh Valley is in close proximity to NYC, Philly, DC and the Jersey Shore. The Lehigh Valley encompasses three unique cities in one suburban area. For more information please visit www.discoverlehighvalley.com

Applicants only / No agencies, please

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor J1 and H1B Visa candidates at this time

If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact:

Skye Billig, SHRM-CP
Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist
Phone: 484-658-0410
Email: skye.billig@sluhn.org

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 18,000 employees providing services at 14 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites.  With annual net revenue of $3 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the biggest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania.

Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke’s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania.  In partnership with Temple University, the Network established the Lehigh Valley’s first and only four-year medical school campus.  It also operates the nation’s longest continuously operating School of Nursing, established in 1884, and 40 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with 419 residents and fellows. In 2022, St. Luke’s, a member of the Children’s Hospital Association, opened the Lehigh Valley’s first and only free-standing facility dedicated entirely to kids.

SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction.  It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital.  The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 10 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2022 when it was identified as THE #2 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY.  In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.  Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services, the Network is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of the SLUHN’s information technology applications such as telehealth, online scheduling and online pricing information.  The Network is also recognized as one of the state’s lowest cost providers.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CANDIDATES: COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT
As a leading healthcare provider, St. Luke’s University Health Network is committed to protecting our employees, patients and community. As we continue to provide quality care to our patients, we are taking important next steps to prevent undue harm to our employees & ensure our patients have a safe environment for medical care and treatment. Effective immediately, St. Luke’s is requiring all new hires, along with our current employees, to be fully vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be reviewed as per our policy and guidelines.

Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, Lehigh Valley, PA is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails, and waterways. Steeped in pre-Colonial, Early American, and industrial history, the region’s storied past became its uplifting present, bestowing visitors anything from crayons and craft beer to Martin Guitars and museums, covered bridges, and nationally-recognized events like Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt.

The Lehigh Valley is in close proximity to NYC, Philly, DC and the Jersey Shore. Outstanding higher education facilities include Lehigh University and Moravian College. Cost of living is low and coupled with minimal congestion; choose among a variety of charming urban, semi-urban and rural communities your family will enjoy calling home. There is easy access to outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, white water rafting, and zip lining. The Lehigh Valley encompasses three unique cities in one suburban area. For more information please visit www.discoverlehighvalley.com.