Orthodontist – San Diego, CA

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

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

This full-time Orthodontist opening in San Diego, CA is with an confidential orthodontic practice. The successful candidate will diagnose orthodontic needs, guide patients through treatment, and work with a capable team to produce stable functional and aesthetic outcomes. The employer name and complete position details will be shared with candidates selected for an initial conversation.

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. San Diego candidates can expect an early discussion about work model, compensation, team structure, and whether the opportunity offers a meaningful step forward. 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.