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 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites.  With annual net revenue of $4 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 largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

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.