Providence Medical Group is seeking a dentist to serve as the program director for its new General Practice Residency (GPR). This is an extraordinary opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead a GPR from its inception. This program features an innovative partnership with Neighborcare Health, a leading health center in the community. Providence Medical Group and the Graduate Medical Education programs are committed to the long-term success of the dental residency, including providing faculty support and resident recruitment coordination. The program recently acquired its initial accreditation and is ready to recruit for 2022.

• This opportunity will appeal to candidates who have a passion for providing care to underserved patient populations
• Priority will be given to general dentists with previous experience in hospital dentistry, community health centers, dental education and leadership
• Surgical experience with ability to teach surgical skills is highly desired
• Completion of a GPR or an AEGD program is required
• Interested specialists are also encouraged to apply

Where You’ll Work

Providence St. Peter Hospital is a 390-bed regional referral center on a 173-acre campus in downtown Olympia. Listed in U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 5 Best Regional Hospitals in Washington for 2019, St. Peter offers a respected family medicine residency program and has a Level III trauma center, as well as a 24-hour stroke service. Providence St. Peter has earned Nursing Magnet status and been ranked in the top 4 percent of hospitals in the nation.

Where You’ll Live

Olympia is on the southern tip of scenic Puget Sound, which offers an abundance of activities from beachcombing to salmon fishing to sailing. Olympia and its primary neighboring cities of Tumwater and Lacey have a population of 250,000, offering an abundance of culture, entertainment and an outstanding school system from elementary through university, including The Evergreen State College and Saint Martin’s University.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission – to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 13231