Endodontist
Compensation
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Job Description
Downtown & Metro Chicago Locations | Great Lakes Dental Partners
Ready to focus on exceptional clinical care while enjoying strong support, autonomy, and great patients? We’re looking for an Endodontist (part-time or full-time — let’s talk!) to join our network at some of Chicago’s most dynamic practice locations.
Locations
- Downtown Dental River North — 676 N Michigan Ave, Ste 3500, Chicago, IL 60611
- Downtown Dental Loop — 25 E Washington St, Ste 1921, Chicago, IL 60602
- Manus Dental – Hyde Park — 1646 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615
- Oak Park Dental Group — 7034 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
At GLDP, you’re part of a network where specialists thrive — backed by amazing teams, steady patient flow, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.
Why You’ll Love Being Part of GLDP
Competitive Compensation
Clinical Autonomy + Support: Maintain full control over treatment decisions while GLDP handles the business side — staffing, admin, operations — so you can focus on what you do best.
Built-In Patient Flow: Our strong reputation and marketing footprint mean consistent, quality patients scheduled and ready.
Collaborative Clinician Network: Connect with dentists and specialists across Chicago, sharing best practices and elevating care together.
Comprehensive Support & Culture: Our HR and operations teams make your experience smooth — from onboarding to daily needs — and our Core Values (Service, Mastery, Integrity, Leadership, Entrepreneurial Thinking) guide how we work and grow as a team.
Flexible Schedule Options: Whether you want a part-time rhythm or a fuller clinical week, we’ll work with you to design a schedule that fits your life and professional goals.
Ongoing Growth & Development: Continue sharpening your craft with access to education, training, and leadership opportunities within the GLDP network.
- What You’ll Do
- Provide exceptional endodontic care with precision, efficiency, and compassion
- Deliver a patient experience that reflects GLDP’s commitment to excellence
- Collaborate with office leaders to support clinical and operational flow
- Uphold high standards of professionalism, compliance, and teamwork
- Who We’re Looking For
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Valid dental license in Illinois (or ability to obtain)
- 3+ years of clinical experience (specialty focus preferred)
- Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset
- Commitment to high quality patient care and excellence in clinical execution
- Compliance with CE, CPR, OSHA, HIPAA and other regulatory requirements
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re looking for a role that offers support, autonomy, community, and growth, GLDP is the place to be. We’re excited to talk with you about how you could fit into one — or more — of our downtown and metro practices.
Apply today and let’s explore what’s possible together!
Requirements
Experience: 3+ years of practicing dentistry in a clinical setting.
Credentials
DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and a valid dental license issued by the state in which you practice.
Licensing: Current Controlled Substance Licenses (if applicable) and compliance with all state and federal requirements, including continuing education (CE), CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations.
Skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building abilities. Capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently and working well both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional endodontic care with precision, efficiency, and compassion. Collaborate with office leaders to support clinical and operational flow.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Endodontics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 10% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $254k (middle half $190k–$295k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Illinois | 177 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment177 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Endodontics listings | 83 in the last 30 days | 27 the 30 days before (+207%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Great Lakes Dental Partners | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Endodontist at Great Lakes Dental Partners a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
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