Orthodontist – Los Angeles, CA

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $250,000 – $440,000+
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: Primarily on-site in Los Angeles, CA. 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.

A confidential orthodontic practice has engaged Hire Innovative to identify an Orthodontist in Los Angeles, CA. The hiring need is focused on someone who can diagnose orthodontic needs, guide patients through treatment, and work with a capable team to produce stable functional and aesthetic outcomes. Candidates invited to speak with Hire Innovative will receive the available employer, team, and interview details before deciding whether to proceed.

About the Role

The strongest opportunity provides a healthy new-patient flow, trained orthodontic support, modern treatment tools, and compensation that recognizes production and quality. Day to day, the person in this position will diagnose orthodontic needs, guide patients through treatment, and work with a capable team to produce stable functional and aesthetic outcomes. The search accounts for Los Angeles commute patterns, office expectations, and a market where strong candidates compare platform quality as closely as compensation. During interviews, candidates can ask directly about reporting lines, workload, performance measures, and the reason for the opening.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate growth, occlusion, alignment, records, imaging, and treatment options.
• Plan and oversee braces, aligner, retention, and other orthodontic care within clinical scope.
• Explain treatment goals, timing, responsibilities, and progress to patients or parents.
• Coordinate with assistants, general dentists, oral surgeons, and the front-office team.
• Build dependable working relationships with patients, providers, and support staff while meeting documentation and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree plus accredited orthodontic training.
• Active, eligible, or transferable state dental license and specialty credentials.
• Strong diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient or parent communication.
• A careful approach to clinical quality, documentation, and treatment completion.
• 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

Use the application form to submit your current resume; a cover letter is optional. Hire Innovative will review the application and contact qualified candidates about the employer and next steps. Your information is not shared with the employer without your consent.