Northern California Coastal Dentist | Up to $225K + $15K Sign-On + $300K Loan Repayment
Listed compensation
$183k-$225k
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Job Description
Northern California Coastal Dentist | Up to $225K + $15K Sign-On + $300K Loan Repayment
Full Time | Community Dentistry | Coastal California Lifestyle
- Kerry Martin, MSN, RN
- Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
- Call or Text: 608-216-2928
- Email: kerry@heartlinestaffing.com
- LinkedIn: View Kerry's LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Dentist in Eureka, California.
Position Overview
- Mission-driven outpatient dentistry opportunity serving both pediatric and adult patients within a collaborative, team-based environment
- Join a highly supportive dental organization focused on delivering accessible care to diverse and underserved populations
- Opportunity to practice comprehensive dentistry while living along California's Northern Coast surrounded by redwood forests and Humboldt Bay
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Base compensation up to $225,000 annually
- $15,000 sign-on bonus
- Up to $20,000 relocation support available
- NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility ranging from $75,000 to $300,000
- $5,000 annual professional expense card including licensing, DEA, CE, equipment, and fitted loupes
- Strong six-month mentorship and onboarding program
- Team-based dental environment with established workflows and support staff
- Coastal Northern California lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation and scenic Pacific coastline
Schedule & Practice Model
- Monday through Friday schedule
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Approximately 50/50 pediatric and adult patient mix
- Team-supported outpatient dental practice
- In-house pediatric referral support available
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive general dentistry services for children and adults
- Perform routine and complex procedures including extractions and molars
- Collaborate closely with dental support staff and multidisciplinary teams
- Participate in quality improvement and team-based care initiatives
- Refer advanced pediatric cases internally as appropriate
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $183,000 – $225,000 annually
- $15,000 sign-on bonus
- $10,000 relocation reimbursement
- Additional $10,000 relocation assistance for qualifying family relocation
- 29 days paid time off including CME, holidays, and sick time
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Loan repayment eligibility through NHSC and federal programs
- Laptop and cell phone provided
- $5,000 annual professional expense card
- Strong onboarding and mentorship support
- Spanish language differential pay available
Requirements
- DDS or DMD REQUIRED
- Active California dental license or ability to obtain REQUIRED
- Comfortable treating pediatric and adult patients REQUIRED
- Experience with extractions and complex procedures preferred
- Commitment to mission-driven and community-focused dentistry REQUIRED
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care REQUIRED
Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many providers prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting's system.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general dentistry services for both pediatric and adult patients in a team-based outpatient setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to perform routine and complex procedures while participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 264 active listings.
Of the 46 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 39% have no call, 67% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$204k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $184k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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