Part-time Dentist - Putnam Correctional Institution (East Palatka, FL)
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Location: FL, East Palatka - Putnam Correctional Institution - East Palatka, FL
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Category: Dentist
Centurion is proud to be the provider of dental services to the Florida Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Dentist to join our team at the Putnam Correctional Institution in East Palatka, FL. This Dentist works from 6am-4:30pm 2 set days/week (not Friday).
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.
We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending account Continuing education benefits Much more...
Qualifications
Qualifications: DDS/DMD from an accredited university No Florida license. No problem! Temporary License available BLS/ CPR DEA Not Required!
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 sstewart4@teamcenturion.com or 571-762-4790. indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to incarcerated patients at the Putnam Correctional Institution. Duties include performing routine recall exams, extractions, restorations, and various other dental procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited university. A Florida license is required, though a temporary license option is available.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time Dentist - Putnam Correctional Institution (East Palatka, FL) at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $160k–$350k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Florida | 320 active | 5,754 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 2% offer loan repayment320 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 598 in the last 30 days | 409 the 30 days before (+46%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
Living in East Palatka
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $290k
- Median resident rent
- $1,101/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 39 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.