Oral Surgeon (part-time)

Join Our Team as an Oral Surgeon — Transform Lives Through Healing, Precision, and Heart!

Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA

Schedule: Part-Time (0.1 - 0.2 FTE), Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $160 - $200 per hour

Position Close Date: October 24, 2025

At the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), we’re more than a healthcare provider — we’re a community dedicated to wellness, resilience, and cultural strength. As an Oral Surgeon, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the health and confidence of the Indigenous community we serve. Here, your clinical expertise meets a deeper purpose: providing exceptional, culturally grounded care that honors tradition and promotes holistic well-being for every patient who walks through our doors.

What You’ll Do:

The Oral Surgeon provides a full range of oral and maxillofacial surgical services, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to eligible patients of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority. In this role, you’ll perform specialized oral surgery procedures, provide consultation and education to staff, and collaborate closely with dental and medical professionals to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

• Deliver professional oral surgery services, including pre- and post-operative care.
• Administer sedation (nitrous oxide, moderate, or deep) within PTHA policy guidelines.
• Provide urgent care for dental emergencies such as pain, bleeding, and swelling.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and patient education.
• Supervise and mentor dental assistants chair-side.
• Accurately document patient care in the Electronic Health Record system.
• Support quality assurance, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to staff training, development, and education initiatives.

What You Bring:

• Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry and completion of an Oral Surgery Residency Program.
• Current WA State Dentist license and DEA registration.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) and current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to ethical standards, patient confidentiality, and cultural humility.

Why PTHA?

We are more than a clinic — we're a culturally grounded, patient-first health and wellness center serving the Indigenous community. We value teamwork, integrity, and community well-being. Here, your work has meaning.

• Work in a mission-driven, accredited organization
• Serve a close-knit patient population in an urban reservation setting
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and training
• Experience a strong support system and inclusive team culture

Perks of the Role:

• Make a Real Impact – Connect patients with timely, life-changing care
• Meaningful Mission – Contribute to the overall wellness of a tribally operated health organization dedicated to serving the Indigenous community
• Competitive Compensation – Receive a fair salary that reflects your expertise and the impact of your work
• Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where respect and ethics are core values
• Cultural Enrichment – Work in an organization that values and integrates Indigenous traditions, community care, and cultural sensitivity
• Stability & Impact – Be part of a long-standing, accredited institution that plays a vital role in community health and development

At PTHA, you’ll be part of a healthcare family that blends clinical excellence with cultural understanding. We offer the opportunity to practice your profession with purpose, working in partnership with patients, families, and fellow providers to enhance wellness and quality of life.

If you’re ready to bring your oral surgery expertise to a setting where your work makes a genuine difference, we invite you to join us. Apply today and become part of a team where healing is both a skill and a calling.

In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.