DENTIST

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

Louisiana State Penitentiary is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Dentist to join our professional healthcare team. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive dental services in a structured, secure clinical environment while addressing a wide range of dental needs, including examinations, diagnosis, restorative treatment, extractions, emergency care, preventive services, and ongoing treatment planning. Your expertise will play a vital role in improving oral health, preventing serious complications, and ensuring timely access to essential dental care.

Take the next step in your career with an opportunity that offers professional stability, meaningful work, competitive compensation, and excellent State of Louisiana benefits. Work alongside an established multidisciplinary healthcare team while maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, infection control, and security.

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS AN UNCLASSIFIED DENTIST


Salary will depend on experience.

JOB DUTIES:

Provide timely and appropriate dental care to incarcerated individuals, including treatment of pain, infection, decay, and dental emergencies.

Prevent serious dental and medical complications through early diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care, and preventive services.

Reduce outside dental transports by providing necessary dental procedures within the maximum-security institution whenever clinically appropriate.

Maintain a safe and secure dental operation by following all institutional security requirements, infection-control standards, and proper accountability of dental tools and equipment.

Maintain continuity and quality of care through accurate dental records, treatment planning, referrals, and coordination with medical and other healthcare staff.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

Chassity.Rheams@la.gov

Ph: (225) 655-2056

Fax: (225) 342-5968