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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
JOB DESCRIPTION
Collaborate with multiple other departments to treat the occlusion and alignment of a patient’s jaw and teeth.
- Examine the oral cavities of infants, children, and adolescents in the craniofacial multidisciplinary clinic primarily with but not limited to cleft lip and palate or other craniofacial abnormalities.
- Collaborate with other division providers to review diagnostic records and create a treatment plan for patient care including NAM, interceptive orthodontia, and/or comprehensive orthodontia.
- Prepare, maintain, and archive diagnostic records.
- Prepare patients for maxillofacial / orthognathic surgery.
- Fit patients for space maintainers and fixed orthodontic appliances.
- Prepare and bond brackets.
- Facilitate the transition of patient care from one phase of orthodontia to the next.
- Discuss treatment plan and cost estimate with patient and family.
- Educate patients about improving and maintaining orthodontic care, and promoting routine dental health care.
Education
PAY RANGE
$48.00-$480.00 Hourly
At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.
In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offers a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
BENEFIT STATEMENT
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
- Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU WITH US
At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Support email: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org
INTRODUCTION
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
LOCATION
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
JOB DESCRIPTION
Collaborate with multiple other departments to treat the occlusion and alignment of a patient’s jaw and teeth.
- Examine the oral cavities of infants, children, and adolescents in the craniofacial multidisciplinary clinic primarily with but not limited to cleft lip and palate or other craniofacial abnormalities.
- Collaborate with other division providers to review diagnostic records and create a treatment plan for patient care including NAM, interceptive orthodontia, and/or comprehensive orthodontia.
- Prepare, maintain, and archive diagnostic records.
- Prepare patients for maxillofacial / orthognathic surgery.
- Fit patients for space maintainers and fixed orthodontic appliances.
- Prepare and bond brackets.
- Facilitate the transition of patient care from one phase of orthodontia to the next.
- Discuss treatment plan and cost estimate with patient and family.
- Educate patients about improving and maintaining orthodontic care, and promoting routine dental health care.
Education
PAY RANGE
$48.00-$480.00 Hourly
At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.
In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offers a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
BENEFIT STATEMENT
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
- Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU WITH US
At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Support email: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Dentist
Target DSOs with active sponsorship history
Dental service organizations employ hundreds of associate dentists and file PERM petitions regularly. Filtering by employers with documented labor certification filings gives you a shorter path than cold-applying to independent practices with no sponsorship infrastructure.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter dentist roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts out practices that will redirect you to H-1B conversations instead of committing to permanent residency from the start.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer letter
Ask the employer to confirm PERM sponsorship in writing before you accept. Many dental employers intend to sponsor but delay indefinitely without a written commitment, leaving you in limbo while your temporary status runs down.
Confirm your state license before PERM recruitment begins
DOL's PERM process requires the employer to advertise the role with the minimum requirements you already meet on the filing date. If your state dental license is pending, PERM can't launch until licensure is confirmed and the job posting reflects it.
Check prevailing wage early using OFLC Wage Search
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and geographic area before PERM recruitment starts. Pulling this figure upfront lets you verify the offered salary qualifies and avoids a prevailing wage redetermination that restarts the process.
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Find Dentist JobsDentist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a dentist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Dentist positions typically qualify under EB-2 if the employer requires a master's level credential or you hold a specialty degree such as a DMD or DDS with advanced training. General dentist roles with a standard DDS or DMD qualification usually fall under EB-3 as a professional. The employer's minimum requirements, documented in the PERM filing, determine which category applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for dentists?
PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries, whereas H-1B is a temporary status capped at 65,000 slots annually and subject to the lottery. PERM requires the employer to complete a formal DOL recruitment process and prove no qualified U.S. workers are available, which adds several months to the timeline but results in lawful permanent residency rather than a visa that must be renewed.
How long does the EB-3 green card process take for a foreign-trained dentist?
The PERM labor certification stage alone averages 12 to 18 months at DOL, depending on whether an audit is triggered. After PERM approval, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS, which adds several more months. For most countries other than India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current, so adjustment of status can be filed concurrently with or shortly after the I-140.
Which types of dental employers sponsor green cards most often?
Dental service organizations, community health centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and hospital-based dental departments file PERM petitions more consistently than single-provider private practices. These employers have HR infrastructure to manage the recruitment documentation DOL requires. Use Migrate Mate to identify which specific employers in your target state have an active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship track record for dentist roles.
Can a dentist start the PERM process while working on a temporary visa?
Yes. PERM sponsorship is employer-initiated and does not affect your current nonimmigrant status. You can work on an H-1B or TN while your employer files PERM and the I-140 petition proceeds. Once a visa number is available, you file for adjustment of status. Maintaining valid status throughout is your responsibility, so track your authorized period carefully alongside the green card timeline.
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