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Posted 29 July, 2026

Dentist | Part-Time | Illinois

The Medicus Firm
Rock Island, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Dentist (2 Positions Available)- Mt. Vernon and Rock Island, IL\n

Location: Nursing Home / Long-Term Care Facilities

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Position Highlights\n

Work-Life Balance:

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  • Extremely flexible, part-time schedule
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  • 1–2 days per week, Monday–Friday only
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  • No evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
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Desirable Practice Setting, Ideal Work Environment:

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  • Bedside dental care exclusively in nursing home and long-term care facilities
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  • Focus on continuity of care rather than production pressure
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Ideal Work Environment:

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  • Providers serve a vulnerable population requiring patience, empathy, and strong communication
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  • Patients often have dementia or memory impairment
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Favorable Call Schedule:

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  • No call
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Culture & Support, Support & Networking:

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  • Company provides all basic dental tools
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  • Streamlined, low-stress workflow
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Partnership Opportunities, Leadership Opportunities, Professional Growth Opportunities:

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  • Ideal role for dentists seeking flexible supplemental income or reduced clinical workload
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Compensation & Benefits\n

Competitive Compensation, Competitive Salary, Compensation, Financial Package:

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  • $900–$950 per day
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Generous Performance Bonus, Quality Bonus, Additional Bonus Incentives:

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  • N/A
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Sign-On Bonus, Retention Bonus:

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  • N/A
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Comprehensive Benefits Package, Competitive Benefits, Full Benefits:

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  • Not applicable (1099 independent contractor role)
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Relocation Assistance, Relocation Stipend:

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  • Hotel accommodations may be discussed if needed
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Student Loan Repayment Assistance:

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  • Not available
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Professional Development, Professional Growth:

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  • Opportunity to gain experience in geriatric and long-term care dentistry
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Additional Perks, Additional Benefits:

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  • Mileage reimbursement
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  • No dental assistants approximately 99% of the time
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  • Minimal equipment—dentists carry a small travel bag (company provided)
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Qualifications\n

Degree:

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  • DDS or DMD
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Certifications:

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  • N/A
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Licensure:

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  • Active or eligible state dental license
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Skillset:

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  • Strong bedside manner, patience, and effective communication
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  • Comfortable working independently
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Experience:

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  • Experience with geriatric or special-needs patients preferred but not required
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Sponsorship:

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  • Not available
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About the Community\n

Top Ranked Location:

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  • N/A (facility-based role)
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Major Metro, Medium-Sized Metro, Small Metro, Suburban Community, Rural Community:

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  • Varies by assigned nursing home location
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Lifestyle & Affordability:

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  • Ideal for providers seeking supplemental income with minimal time commitment
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Prime Location:

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  • Facilities located within defined geographic areas; may cover two locations if nearby
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Education:

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  • N/A
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Community Attributes:

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  • Serve an underserved and high-need patient population
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Easy Travel, Convenient Location, Prime Location:

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  • Local travel only
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Vibrant Lifestyle:

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  • Flexible schedule allows balance with private practice or personal commitments
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