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Centurion Health
Columbus, Georgia

Dentist - Part Time (82161)

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: GA, Columbus - Rutledge State Prison - Columbus, GA 31907Position Type: Part-TimeJob Shift: DayJob Category: DentistCenturion is proud to be the provider of dental services to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a part-time Dentist to join our team at Rutledge State Prison located in Columbus, Georgia.

The Dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to address the oral health needs of incarcerated patients including routine recall exams, simple extractions, restorations, prosthetic services, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and endodontic treatments.

Qualifications Georgia Dental license Must be able to clear an NPDB, criminal background check and drug test CPR certified or able to become certified upon employment Available Shift Weekday schedule Day Shift Two 10-hour shifts per week No nights, holidays or weekends We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our part-time team members including: 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Paid malpractice insurance Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.

Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

For additional information, please contact Lindsey Hill at 703-245-1583 or via email at rhill2@teamcenturion.com. indmhm

Key Responsibilities

The dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to incarcerated patients at a correctional facility. Duties include performing routine exams, extractions, restorations, and various dental procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Georgia Dental license and be able to clear a criminal background check and drug test. Applicants must also be CPR certified or willing to obtain certification upon employment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist - Part Time (82161) at Centurion Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 28% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

7
<$300k
7
$300k-355k
3
$355k-410k
2
$410k-465k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Dentist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$164k
Typical market rent
$1,308/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, GA-AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Centurion Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sterling, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid malpractice insurance