General Dentist opportunity in Elizabeth City and Gatesville, NC | Less than an hour from Virginia Beach!

Gateway Community Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a full-time or part time Dentists to join our established and supportive team in Elizabeth City and Gatesville, North Carolina. 

This is a great opportunity for both experienced Dentists and new graduates who want the benefits of a small-practice feel with strong leadership and resources.

Why Join Gateway?

• Loan repayment site
• Negotiable compensation with productivity/quality incentives
• CME allowance: $2,500 + 5 days (after probation)
• Comprehensive benefits (health + retirement)
• 3 weeks vacation, 12 holidays, 12 sick days
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture

What You’ll Do:

Preventive Care: 

• Conducting routine dental exams 
• Performing teeth cleanings and fluoride treatments 
• Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices 
• Screening for oral diseases, such as gum disease and oral cancer 

Diagnostic and Treatment: 

• Diagnosing and treating dental conditions, such as cavities, root canals, and infections 
• Performing dental procedures, such as fillings, extractions, and crowns 
• Prescribing medications, such as antibiotics and pain relievers 
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, such as X-rays
• Prescribe and manage treatments using Eclinical Works EMR 

Requirements:

• Active NC license in good standing
• Not a remote position (on-site only)
• Start Date: October 2025
• Available immediately 

• A high quality of life: Elizabeth City, North Carolina known as the Harbor of Hospitality.  The Town is a vital part of Northeastern North Carolina since its founding in 1793 and continues to be an economic, educational, health care and culture hub for the region with a rich history and exciting future. This is the City’s Brand Promise.  
• A low cost of living: Enjoy a cost of living below the national average, making Elizabeth City an affordable and comfortable place to live and raise a family.
• Outdoor recreation and coastal living: Take advantage of boating, fishing, kayaking, waterfront parks, and easy access to the Outer Banks and Virginia Beach.
• Education: The area offers strong public and private school options, as well as access to higher education through Mid-Atlantic Christian University, Elizabeth City State University and the College of The Albemarle all three located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
• Convenient travel: Elizabeth City provides easy access to Norfolk International Airport, Amtrak’s Northeast Regional and other regional trains connect Norfolk to Washington, D.C., and points north.
• Population: Approximately 19,220 in Elizabeth City; Micropolitan population of over 65,000 throughout the surrounding Albemarle region.

Where You’ll Live – You chose.

• Gates County
• Pasquotank County ( Elizabeth City)
• Suffolk – Virginia
• Chesapeake – Virginia

Gateway Community Health Centers, Inc.(GCHC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation headquartered in Gatesville, North Carolina celebrating 10 years of providing quality healthcare service to northeastern counties of North Carolina. The project began as a shared planning effort spearheaded by concerned community leaders. The health center is governed by a 10 Member Board of Directors which represents (a) users/patients of the health centers, (b) community organizations, government, and local businesses and (c) the health care profession. The service area encompass seven North Carolina counties: (Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank, and Perquimans).