Dentist (Periodontist)

Summary The Periodontist dental officer serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of periodontal procedures and surgical implant therapy in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered periodontal diseases. Periodontists may also treat patients requiring extractions of teeth – evaluation and treatment of oral lesions – in connection with medical care needs – consistent with a defined scope of practice. Responsibilities Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions Administer local anesthesia Accomplish routine and complex restorations of teeth Provide routine and complex dental periodontal treatment, including diagnosis, treatment planning, periodontal root planning, scaling, and all other periodontal procedures Accomplish dental‑alveolar surgical procedures, periodontal surgical procedures, placement of dental implants, and biopsy procedures Work Schedule 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday; 40 hours per week. This is not a virtual position. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary with an annual performance bonus and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days of paid absence for CME. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer contributions. Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Eligibility & Credentials 1 full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory. Board certification required for full‑time status. Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME. Malpractice coverage: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Employment Terms No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs