Orthodontist (Associate)

Confidential • Contract • Clifton, New Jersey, United States • $125 - $150 / hour • 2w ago

ORTHODONTIC ASSOCIATE
Clifton, NJ | Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday | Immediate Start Available

ABOUT THE PRACTICE

Children's Dental Specialists, LLC is a thriving pediatric dental and orthodontics practice located in Clifton, NJ. Our robust pediatric hygiene program continuously cycles qualified patients directly into the orthodontic schedule — giving you a built-in, growing patient base from day one.

353 child prophylaxis visits per month — your direct ortho referral pool
54 new patients per month entering the practice pipeline
$266,000+ total practice monthly production and growing
$1M+ in orthodontic collections generated over the past two years

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a licensed orthodontist to join our team on a consistent Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday schedule. This is a full-day clinical position in a modern, well-supported practice with a strong and growing patient base ready for you from day one.

COMPENSATION

Daily Rate Guarantee: $180/hour for a 7 hour work day
Collections Rate: 35% of Adjusted Gross Collections

Pay is the greater of the daily rate guarantee or 35% of Adjusted Gross Collections, calculated on a rolling three-month weighted average. This structure protects you in lighter months and rewards you in strong ones — your earnings reflect consistent performance, not a single month in isolation.

Expected annual earnings: $130,000–$180,000 based on current patient volume.

BENEFITS

Malpractice Insurance — practice covers 50% of your premium
Continuing Education — up to $1,000 annual reimbursement for courses, seminars, and conferences (pre-appro with receipts)
401(k) & Safe Harbor — participate in the practice's retirement plan
License Renewal — 50% of your NJ license renewal fee covered bi-annually
Health Insurance — eligible to enroll in the practice's group health insurance plan

CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY

You will work with leading orthodontic systems in a practice committed to clinical innovation:

Invisalign
Angel Aligners
Twin Bracket System
3D Printed Appliances
iTero Digital Scanning
Phase I & Growth and Development Treatment

GROWTH VISION

Our goal is to expand from our current three-chair setup to a five-chair operation. That means more chairs, more patients, more production — and a bigger opportunity for the right person. We are looking for an orthodontist who wants to grow with us, not just fill a schedule.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR