Hiring Alert: Lead Associate Opportunity in West Tennessee
Stavely Dental is growing and hiring.
Dr. Teresa Stavely (far right, blue Titans jersey) with members of her team. Dr. Stavely is one of the most successful dentists in Tennessee.
When Dr. Teresa Stavely graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1995, she moved to Dyersburg, a growing community in West Tennessee, 90 minutes north of Memphis.
“My husband was a few years ahead of me in dental school, and he found an associate opportunity in Dyersburg when he graduated.
When it was my turn to find a job, I looked around Dyersburg and found a general dentistry practice for sale.
And I bought it.
It was terrifying at the time, but it worked out well.”
- Dr. Teresa Stavely
It takes courage to buy a dental practice.
Even more if you’re a new dental school grad.
More still if you have student loan debt (and she did).
… and even more than that if you’ll be the only woman dentist in town.
But Dr. Teresa Stavely never lacked courage.
Armed with ambition, confidence, and clinical competence, she soon earned the respect of her patients, neighbors, and the other 9 dentists in town (all men).
Dr. Stavely’s new practice was located at 1510 Woodlawn, around the corner from her husband and across the street from a respected dentist who had practiced for decades.
When the older dentist across the street retired and sold his practice, he became a patient of Dr. Stavely.
Then another dentist from a nearby community became a patient too.
Over time, she became the dentist chosen by other dentists.
Dr. Teresa Stavely in 1998, just 3 years after graduating from dental school and buying her practice in Dyersburg.
“I think some of the dentists in town scheduled appointments with me out of curiousity… these guys had never seen a 26-year old woman dentist with french braids.
They came out of curiousity, and they stayed because I was good.”
- Dr. Teresa Stavely
Her reputation grew, and it wasn’t long before more and more dentists were referring patients to Dr. Stavely because of her proficiency with composites and cosmetic cases.
One of the most profitable general dentistry practices in Tennessee
Ten years in, Dr. Stavely’s practice was growing and profitable.
She built a solid team committed to excellent dentistry and operations.
Then she built a new building at 1911 Cook St, with 8 operatories and enough room for two dentists.
Today, Dr. Stavely’s practice is booked 3 months in advance, with 2,100 active patients and 25 new patients per month.
They did $1.8M in collections in 2023, working out of just 5 of their 8 operatories.
Now we’re recruiting a new associate to join Dr. Stavely and her team.
“I’ve learned a lot in two decades of practice, and I’m ready to help an associate enjoy the success I have.
We have good processes, a reliable team, and a facility with room for another dentist.
I’m proud of our reputation in the community.
We’re ready to take our practice to the next level, and we’re looking for the right associate to step in and help us do just that.”
- Dr. Teresa Stavely
More on Dr. Stavely, DDS
Dr. Teresa Stavely graduated from Stewart County High School in 1987 with highest honors.
She accepted an academic scholarship at Austin Peay University in Clarksville, TN where she earned a Bachelor of Science studying biology and chemistry.
In 1995 she graduated from University of Tennessee College of Dentistry with honors.
Today, Dr. Stavely is committed to keeping up with the latest techniques and tech. She’s a member of the American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Seventh District Dental Society, and The American Orthodontic Society.
If you know a dentist interested in joining a thriving practice in West Tennessee, please forward this post and encourage them to send their resume to hr@tailwaterdental.com.
More info on the Associate Lead Doctor opportunity at Stavely Dental.
Stavely Dental is actively recruiting an “Associate Lead” doctor who will focus on three things:
Developing clinical skills with mentorship from Dr. Teresa Stavely
Increasing production by delivering bread and butter general dentistry and bringing more complicated procedures into the practice over time e.g. endo, same-day crowns, or implants.
Leading the practice with support from Tailwater. Support where you need it. Autonomy where you don’t.
Expectations for our Associate Lead Doctor are:
Ability to develop a following of patients within the practice.
Ability to provide outstanding patient care in a high-production environment.
Ability to lead and direct a productive team.
Willingness to remotely assist other doctors on occasion when needed.
Ability to grow a practice and develop referrals from within the practice.
Willingness to develop skills and service mix in the areas of implant surgery, endodontics, occlusion, team leadership, and personal development.
The Associate Lead Doctor can expect:
Opportunity to purchase up to 30% ownership in the practice.
Ability to suggest, formulate, and implement office policy changes where needed.
Assistance from Tailwater’s Practice Success team to make his/her practice successful.
Assistance from the Tailwater team in developing clinical and leadership skills.
Access to needed or requested continuing education courses to develop career and skills.
Well-equipped and functional office.
Materials needed for efficient and quality patient care.
Onsite practice mentorship from Dr. Stavely and offsite guidance and
mentorship from other Tailwater dentists
Staff adequate to provide for all production needed or wanted.
Office staff working to maintain a productive schedule.
Interested in learning more?
Send your resume today to hr@tailwaterdental.com.
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