Job Description
Job DescriptionAssociate Dentist for Fee-for-Service Private Practice – One, Two, Three or Four Days Per Week
Dr. Eric Batterton, DDS is a well-established, growing private practice in Delaware, Ohio, seeking an Associate Dentist for 1-4 days per week.
This is a great opportunity for a dentist who values quality dentistry, long-term patient relationships, and a stable, experienced team—without the pressure of working in a high-volume corporate environment.
The practice is 100% fee-for-service, has an established patient base, and has remained consistently busy with very little marketing. For the right dentist, this position could grow into a larger long-term role and potentially lead to a future buy-in opportunity.
Schedule & Growth Opportunity
The initial position is for Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday with the ability to add a half day on Friday. There is about 1 ½ days of restorative dentistry available immediately with any remaining days to be filled with hygiene and emergencies at a guaranteed daily rate until the associates schedule is filled with restorative. Currently there is virtually no marketing in one of the fastest growing counties in Ohio, so there is plenty of room for growth.
Current available office hours include:
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00–6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00–6:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM–approximately 2:00 PM, no lunch
- Friday: Possibility for the right candidate
Every day starts with a huddle 30 minutes before the first patient (office hours).
The schedule can be discussed based on the dentist's availability and the needs of the practice.
Compensation
- $70–$100 per hour guaranteed starting compensation, based on experience
- Transition to 30% of net collections, less lab fees, after an initial transition period, or sooner if production supports the model
- The length of the initial guaranteed-compensation period can be discussed based on experience and demonstrated production but is intended to support the dentist until their schedule is filled with restorative dentistry and little to no hygiene. It is a demonstration of the owner’s commitment to the success of the associate dentist.
Why Join Our Practice?
- 100% fee-for-service — We are not contracted with dental insurance fee schedules, creating strong earning potential for an associate. We will bill insurance when applicable but are not bound by insurance fee schedules.
- Established patient base — The practice is busy and growing with minimal marketing.
- Exceptional team stability — Our front desk team member has been with us for 10 years, and our hygienists have been here for 10, 16, and 19 years.
- Experienced support team — 7 team members plus the dentist, including 2 dental assistants.
- Independent private practice — Work directly with Dr. Eric Batterton in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
- Dedicated opportunity to build your own patient base — The initial plan is for the associate to have a dedicated day in the office to see their own patients while Dr. Batterton focuses on administrative work, consultations, and larger cases.
- Potential for long-term growth and ownership
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a dentist who is:
- Committed to high-quality, comprehensive dentistry
- Focused on patient relationships and long-term care
- Comfortable with bread-and-butter general dentistry, including fillings, crowns, bridges, implant crowns, dentures, and partials
- Interested in building a positive, long-term relationship with the practice
- Interested in gradually growing their schedule and patient base
- Comfortable with the possibility of performing some hygiene temporarily if choosing to work additional days before restorative volume has developed
Experienced dentists are welcome, and exceptional new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Advanced procedures are a plus, but excellent general dentistry and patient care are what matter most.
Growth & Potential Ownership Opportunity
This is the first time Dr. Batterton has brought an associate into the practice.
The practice has remained consistently busy while doing very little marketing, and Dr. Batterton is interested in gradually reducing his workload while creating an opportunity for another dentist to grow with the practice.
For the right dentist, this could eventually lead to a buy-in or buyout opportunity after establishing a strong relationship with the practice.
Dr. Batterton would ideally like to continue working at least part-time for a period of time, so the long-term arrangement can be flexible depending on what works best for both the associate and the practice.
Ownership is not required, however. This can also be an excellent long-term opportunity for a dentist who simply wants to work in a stable, established private practice with a strong team and loyal patient base.
About the Practice
- Private practice in Delaware, Ohio
- Dentrix software
- 7-person team plus the dentist
- 2 dental assistants
- Established hygiene team with 10, 16, and 19 years of tenure
- Fee-for-service model
- Insurance billed when applicable, but the practice is not contracted to insurance fee schedules
- One office location
- References requested
Interested?
If you're a dentist looking for a stable, relationship-driven private practice we'd love to hear from you.
This could be an especially good fit for a dentist who values autonomy, quality dentistry, a stable team, and the possibility of eventually having an ownership role in an established private practice.
Compensation:
- $70-$100/hour