Pediatric Dentist – Chicago, IL

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $210,000 – $350,000+
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: Primarily on-site in Chicago, IL. Patient hours, call, weekends, and administrative time depend on the care setting.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Licensure, credentialing, malpractice coverage, and CME or CE support where applicable.
• Productivity, quality, sign-on, or retention incentive potential depending on the employer and role.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

An employer represented by Hire Innovative is seeking a Pediatric Dentist in Chicago, IL. The position needs someone who can deliver age-appropriate dental care, earn family trust, and make visits safer and less stressful for children with different needs. Candidates invited to speak with Hire Innovative will receive the available employer, team, and interview details before deciding whether to proceed.

About the Role

A strong match offers trained pediatric staff, suitable equipment, realistic scheduling, and the resources needed to care for children well. Day to day, the person in this position will deliver age-appropriate dental care, earn family trust, and make visits safer and less stressful for children with different needs. The hiring team values candidates who can explain their experience clearly and compare the role against Chicago workload, commute, and long-term growth considerations. The interview process will cover team structure, workload, success measures, and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Examine pediatric patients and develop preventive, restorative, and behavior-aware treatment plans.
• Provide care appropriate to training, patient age, medical history, and cooperation level.
• Explain findings and options clearly to parents or guardians.
• Coordinate with assistants, anesthesia resources, specialists, schools, and referring providers when needed.
• Build dependable working relationships with patients, providers, and support staff while meeting documentation and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree with accredited pediatric-dentistry training.
• Active, eligible, or transferable state dental license and required specialty credentials.
• Confident behavior guidance and communication with children and caregivers.
• Sound judgment about safety, treatment setting, referral, and follow-up.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable care setting or patient population.
• Current role-specific certifications and familiarity with modern clinical documentation systems.

How to Apply

Submit a current resume through the form on this page. A cover letter is optional. Hire Innovative reviews each application for role alignment and contacts candidates whose background matches the opening. Your resume and identifying information will not be sent to the employer without your consent.