RUBY CANYON DENTAL | GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO
Associate Dentist | Full-Time
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AT A GLANCE
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- Earning potential: $225,000 - $350,000+ annually
- Guaranteed base compensation plus production incentives
- Quarterly production true-ups
- Established patient base and a full schedule from day one
- Up to $10,000 signing and relocation assistance
- Structured mentorship, internal and outsourced
- Defined Doctor Career Path with a route to future ownership
- Fully digital practice: CBCT, digital radiography, intraoral scanners and cameras
- Grand Junction, CO: 300+ days of sunshine, mountains, rivers, wine country
Apply or start a conversation:
Jennifer Larson | JenniferL@rubycanyondental.com | 970-812-2528
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SEE MORE THAN AN AD CAN SHOW YOU
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An ad can only tell you so much. If you want to see the practice,
meet the team on video, and get a real feel for who we are before you
decide whether to reach out, our full listing has all of it, plus the
application.
Copy and paste this link into your browser:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4412330/Ruby-Canyon-Dental-Group-PC/Associate-Dentist---Established-Patient-Base-Autonomy-Mentorship-Growth-Future-Ownership
You are also welcome to skip all of that and just email or call
Jennifer. Either way works.
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YOU ARE A GOOD DENTIST
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You want autonomy, but you do not want to practice on an island.
You want to earn well, but compensation is not the only thing that
matters.
You want to keep becoming a better clinician, make a real impact on
your patients, work alongside people you respect, and build a career
that still leaves room for a great life.
If that sounds like you, keep reading.
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WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY EXISTS
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One of our respected doctors is transitioning out of Ruby Canyon
Dental. That creates a rare opening for the right dentist to step
directly into an established patient base and a full schedule with
immediate production potential.
This is not a position where you will spend your first year trying to
find patients.
The patients are here.
The team is here.
The opportunity is here.
We are looking for the right doctor.
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WHAT YOU CAN BUILD HERE
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1. IMMEDIATE PRODUCTION AND EXCEPTIONAL EARNING POTENTIAL
Step into an established patient base with the opportunity to earn
$225,000 - $350,000+ annually, supported by guaranteed compensation,
production incentives, and quarterly production true-ups.
We want you focused on providing excellent dentistry and building
relationships, not worrying about whether there are enough patients
on your schedule.
2. AUTONOMY WITHOUT BEING ON AN ISLAND
We hire doctors we trust and give them room to practice.
You will have the autonomy to diagnose comprehensively, develop
treatment plans, build relationships with your patients, and make
clinical decisions.
At the same time, you will have experienced doctors and leaders
available to collaborate, mentor, and challenge you when you need
them.
Support without micromanagement.
3. BECOME A BETTER DENTIST
We do not believe professional development should happen by accident.
You will receive intentional mentorship from Dr. Derek Dean in
comprehensive treatment planning, advanced restorative dentistry,
cosmetic dentistry, implant restoration, case presentation,
leadership, and practice management.
You will also participate in an outsourced Associate Growth Program
that provides structured coaching, accountability, and professional
development outside of the practice.
Add generous CE support, and you will have multiple resources
dedicated to helping you become a stronger clinician, communicator,
leader, and businessperson.
4. BUILD SOMETHING BIGGER
Maybe you want to practice great dentistry as an associate for years.
Maybe you want to lead. Maybe ownership is eventually part of your
future.
We are open to all three.
Our Doctor Career Path provides opportunities for leadership
development, business education, increased responsibility, and
potential future ownership.
If you are looking for your last associate position before becoming a
leader, partner, or future practice owner, we should talk.
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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- $225,000 - $350,000+ annual earning potential
- Guaranteed compensation
- Quarterly production true-ups
- Up to $10,000 signing and relocation assistance
- Health insurance: Ruby Canyon Dental pays 70% of employee premium
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Malpractice insurance provided
- DEA and professional license reimbursement
- Generous continuing education funding
- Outsourced Associate Growth Program
- Internal clinical and leadership mentorship
- Sam's Club membership
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PRACTICE WITH THE TECHNOLOGY YOU NEED
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Our fully digital practice includes CBCT, digital radiography,
intraoral scanners, intraoral cameras, and modern technology that
supports comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient
education.
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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We want more than someone who can perform dentistry. We want a doctor
who is clinically capable, emotionally intelligent, accountable,
growth-minded, and who genuinely enjoys building relationships with
patients and teammates.
REQUIRED
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Colorado dental license, or the ability to obtain one before
employment
- Current DEA registration, or the ability to obtain one
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Ability to provide comprehensive general dentistry within your scope
of practice
- Strong patient communication and education skills
- Commitment to high-quality, ethical patient care
PREFERRED
- 1-3+ years of clinical experience
- Strong restorative dentistry skills
- Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment-planning experience
- Experience presenting larger or multidisciplinary treatment plans
- Interest in cosmetic, restorative, implant, and/or surgical dentistry
- ACLS certification
- Desire to keep developing clinically, professionally, and as a leader
Exceptional new graduates with strong clinical skills, maturity, and a
demonstrated growth mindset are encouraged to apply.
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THE DENTIST WHO WILL THRIVE HERE
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Credentials get you considered. Who you are determines whether you
will thrive here. You will likely be a great fit if you:
- Take ownership. You do not wait for someone else to solve every
problem.
- Want autonomy, and accept the accountability that comes with being
trusted.
- Are humble. You are confident in what you know and comfortable
asking about what you do not.
- Stay hungry. You actively want to improve your clinical skills,
communication, leadership, and results.
- Are emotionally intelligent. You read the room, communicate
professionally, and receive feedback well.
- Think comprehensively. You want to understand the whole patient,
not just the tooth in front of you.
- Value your team. Exceptional patient care requires collaboration.
- Want to make an impact. Helping patients improve their health and
quality of life matters to you.
- Seek win-win-win solutions that serve the patient, the team, and
the practice.
- Want to keep growing. You are looking for a career opportunity, not
simply your next job.
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THIS MIGHT NOT BE THE RIGHT PRACTICE FOR YOU IF...
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You are looking for a place to simply show up, do dentistry, collect a
paycheck, and go home.
We care about results, and we also care how those results are
achieved. We have high standards for patient care, communication,
teamwork, accountability, and continued growth.
In return, we believe great doctors deserve respect, autonomy,
exceptional support, meaningful earning potential, and the opportunity
to build the career they actually want.
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OUR EXPECTATIONS GO BOTH WAYS
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We will expect a lot from you: excellent patient care,
accountability, communication, continued development, teamwork, and
professionalism.
You should expect a lot from us, too. Autonomy. Respect. Supportive
leadership. Meaningful work. Professional development. A positive
culture. Strong earning potential. Flexibility and balance.
And if your long-term goals include leadership, partnership, or
practice ownership, you should expect us to help you build the skills
to get there.
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WHO WE ARE
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Our core values are not words hanging on a wall. They define the
people we want on our team and how we expect to treat each other and
our patients.
HUMBLE
We serve with gratitude and respect, and we stay willing to learn.
HUNGRY
We pursue growth and continuous improvement.
SMART
We communicate with emotional intelligence and professionalism.
SEEK WIN-WIN-WIN SOLUTIONS
We look for outcomes that are good for our patients, our teammates,
and our practice.
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BUILD A GREAT CAREER. HAVE A GREAT LIFE.
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Ruby Canyon Dental is in Grand Junction, Colorado, where more than 300
days of sunshine and incredible access to mountain biking, hiking,
skiing, rafting, golfing, camping, and Colorado wine country make it
possible to build an exceptional career without giving up an
exceptional life.
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COULD THIS BE YOUR LAST ASSOCIATE POSITION?
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You may already have a good job. But maybe you are ready for more.
More autonomy. More growth. More impact. More opportunity.
Maybe you want to be surrounded by people who care about getting
better. Maybe you want mentorship without micromanagement. Maybe you
want a path toward leadership or ownership. And maybe you want all of
that while still having a life outside of dentistry.
We are not trying to attract every dentist. We are looking for the
right dentist.
If you are ready to find out whether that is you, we would love to
meet you.
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HOW TO APPLY
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Send your CV, or just a note telling us what you are looking for, to:
Jennifer Larson
Email: JenniferL@rubycanyondental.com
Phone: 970-812-2528
Or see the practice, the team videos, and the full application here.
Copy and paste this link into your browser:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4412330/Ruby-Canyon-Dental-Group-PC/Associate-Dentist---Established-Patient-Base-Autonomy-Mentorship-Growth-Future-Ownership
Every inquiry is read by a person at the practice, not a recruiter,
and every applicant gets a response. Confidential conversations are
welcome if you are currently employed.