Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

Akicita Federal is hiring General Dentists to deliver comprehensive oral health care to our nation's Veterans through the Orlando VA Healthcare System in Orlando, FL. This is a full-time, onsite position providing direct dental services at the Veterans Way campus, where you will play a meaningful role in improving the health and quality of life of those who have served our country.

- Provide comprehensive general dentistry services to eligible Veteran patients, including examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning

- Perform routine and complex dental procedures such as restorations, extractions, endodontics, and prosthodontics as within the general dentist scope of practice

- Diagnose oral health conditions and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with each Veteran's overall health needs

- Document all clinical findings, treatment rendered, and patient interactions accurately within the VA's electronic health record system

- Coordinate with dental assistants, hygienists, and other VA healthcare providers to deliver integrated, patient-centered care

- Adhere to all VA clinical protocols, infection control standards, and safety guidelines governing dental practice

- Participate in quality assurance activities and support continuous improvement of dental care delivery within the facility

- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school

- Current, valid, and unrestricted state dental license to practice general dentistry (must remain in good standing throughout the period of performance)

- Eligibility to obtain VA credentialing and privileging prior to commencement of services

- Ability to pass VA personnel vetting and background investigation requirements

- Proficiency performing full-scope general dentistry procedures in a clinical setting

- Ability to work onsite at the Orlando VA Healthcare System, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827

What sets candidates apart:

- Prior experience providing dental care within a VA, military, or other federal healthcare environment

- Familiarity with VA electronic health record systems (e.g., VistA/CPRS or Oracle Health)

- Experience treating patient populations with complex or chronic systemic health conditions common among Veterans

- Background working in high-volume clinical settings with diverse patient demographics

- Additional training or experience in oral surgery, endodontics, or prosthodontics beyond general dentistry

About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.