Periodontist
Listed compensation
$450k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Periodontist | Immediate Ownership Opportunity | $450,000 Base + Profit Sharing + Equity | Florida Emerald Coast
Niceville, Florida
Step into ownership of an established periodontal practice built by Dr. J. Brent Bartruff, who has proudly served the community since 2001 and is committed to supporting a successful transition. Coastal Periodontics offers a rare opportunity to build equity from day one while providing comprehensive periodontal and implant care in a respected specialty practice along Florida's Emerald Coast.
We are seeking an experienced Periodontist interested in more than a traditional associate role. With clinical autonomy, a long-tenured team, and mentorship throughout the ownership transition, this opportunity is ideal for a doctor looking to continue a legacy of exceptional patient care while growing as a practice owner.
- Practice Highlights
- Up to $25,000 sign-on and relocation assistance
- $450,000+ chairside/base
Immediate ownership opportunity with equity available and a six-month transition plan alongside the current owner
- 2800 active patients with over a 96% collections rate
- Established referral relationships throughout the Fort Walton Beach and Emerald Coast communities
- CBCT technology, laser therapy, and modern technology throughout the practice
- Long-tenured team, including staff members who have been with the practice for more than 40 years
- 4.9-star review on Google with over 300+ reviews.
Position Details
- Full-time, five-day-per-week opportunity
- 100% Clinical Autonomy
Perform implant placement, soft tissue grafting, connective tissue grafting, bone grafting, flap surgery, guided tissue regeneration, extractions, and sedation procedures
Opportunity to work alongside Dr. Bartruff during a structured ownership transition
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of periodontal experience preferred
- Strong implant placement and periodontal surgery experience
- Desire to build long-term relationships with patients, referral partners, and staff
- Interest in practice ownership and long-term growth
- INDDROP08
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive periodontal and implant care, including implant placement, grafting, periodontal surgery, extractions, and sedation procedures. Participate in a structured ownership transition while building long-term relationships with patients, referral partners, and staff.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Periodontics Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$450k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $435k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$450k midpoint, that is roughly $18k–$32k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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