Dentist - Immediate Hire

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. The Staff Dentist will function as a general dentist – practicing the full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems.

The Staff Dentist functions under the general direction of the Chief – Dental Service.

The Staff Dentist independently examines, diagnoses, and treats the commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring opinion or intervention in the outpatient and inpatient settings – including emergent evaluations.

Administer local anesthesia.

Perform routine and complex restoration of teeth.

Perform alveoloplasty and other routine surgical procedures.

Perform prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures, full dentures, partial dentures, crowns, fixed bridge work, and dental implant restoration.

Perform routine and surgical periodontal procedures.

Provide direct patient care in a hospital or outpatient setting to adults with or without acute and chronic medical conditions and serve as a consultant to other healthcare providers.

Perform duties within CPRS – completing dental notes within the Electronic Health Care Record and assisting with processing VA Community Care referrals.

Monday – Friday – 7:30 am – 4:00 pm; Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.