Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office.
Dentist Basic Requirements Citizenship - Citizen of the United States. Education - A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. ~AND~ Residency or Comparable Experience - Completion of an approved residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. ~AND~ Licensure and Registration - Current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. English Language Proficiency- Dentists, including residents, appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Preferred Experience: Strong preference to those with experience conducting lectures, mentoring and teaching. Strong preference to those with digital experience and board certification. Grade Determinations: Staff Dentist. An individual that demonstrates the ability in the field of general dentistry or a dental specialty who is employed to perform the duties related to various professional activities of patient care and treatment without supervision. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must demonstrate ability in the general practice of dentistry; be capable of assisting in maintaining accepted standards of professional care in VA facilities; and be capable of accepting full responsibility for the proper care and treatment of assigned patients. Attending. A dentist who teaches and supervises fellows, residents, and students in the provision of dental treatment for Veterans. The attending dentist has primary responsibility for the care of the patient and provides direct patient care when not supervising trainees or performing other required duties. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, attendings must demonstrate the following: (a) Ability in the field of dentistry and the ability to assist in maintaining accepted standards of professional care in VA facilities. Capable of accepting full responsibility for the proper care and treatment of assigned patients. (b) Ability to train residents assigned to the service in facilities conducting residency training programs. An attending is a qualified dentist possessing privileges to perform all procedures being supervised. Attendings not holding a faculty appointment in an associated dental school must be recognized as an outstanding member of the profession of the caliber of a faculty member. Consultant. A dentist who is capable of giving authoritative views and opinions on subjects in dentistry. A consultant's expertise may consist of broad administrative or professional experience enabling the consultant to give advice of distinctive value. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, consultants must demonstrate all of the following: (a) Outstanding professional ability and professional experience in a dental specialty or advanced dentistry; and (b) Ability to direct the educational training of residents in the appropriate specialty in facilities affiliated with approved dental schools. A consultant not holding a faculty appointment in an associated dental school should possess equivalent professional qualifications. NOTE: All dentists, including residents, consultants and attendings, will accomplish the numerous administrative requirements of medical staff members, including but not limited to: mandatory training, attendance on medical center committees, and computer and privacy compliance. Leadership/Manager Positions. Dentist leadership and management positions may be Section Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, Service Chiefs, VISN Lead Dentists, Service Line Managers, Central Office Program Positions, Chiefs of Staff, or Directors (i.e., medical center and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN)). Dentists in leadership positions must demonstrate outstanding professional ability in the practice of dentistry or a dental specialty, and healthcare administration, as well as the ability to guide the development and implementation of programs within their respective domain. These would include, but are not limited to dental practice, professional standards, personnel issues, quality and performance improvement. Service Chief/Service Line Manager/Lead Dentist. In addition to the above, Dentists in these roles must demonstrate effectiveness coordinating and managing interdisciplinary collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to optimize the care of patients under their purview. It is expected individuals in these roles serve on a full-time basis. Reference: Dentist Qualification Standard. For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Long periods of sitting and recurring bending and reaching are required while performing dental hygiene procedure. The General Dentist must also demonstrate above average dexterity in manipulating dental instruments and materials.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. A Prosthodontist performs a full range of professional dental duties in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective restorative, or preventive measures. This health care provider must consistently communicate and treat customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all medical center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Customer Service: Relationships with management, co-workers, patients, and the public are consistently courteous, respectful, and cooperative in nature. Employee will display a cooperative attitude and will effectively work together to implement the organization's mission and goals and support performance measures. Employee will ensure productivity is maintained at the established level utilizing recommended Central Office Relative Value Unit (RVU) requirements. Patient Care: Comprehensive prosthodontics examination, consultation, overall restorative treatment planning. Complete and partial overdentures, involving the combination case syndrome. Fixed and removable prostheses involving precision attachments. Prosthodontic treatment of malposed teeth, occlusal plane discrepancies, changes to the existing vertical dimension of occlusion with or without concomitant restoration of anterior guidance. Full veneer ceramic restorations, as well as ceramic inlays and onlays. Oral reconstruction to include, but not limited to opposing quadrants restored with fixed prostheses, techniques involving functionally generated path or fully adjustable instruments. Complete dentures involving complicated occlusal schemes. Complete dentures involving cast metal bases or cast metal occlusals. Single unit complete dentures opposing natural dentition (complicated) Dentures on surgically augmented residual ridges. Nonsurgical management of temporomandibular disorders. Minor tooth movement (fixed appliances). lntraoral maxillofacial prostheses and repairs. Prostheses on intraoral osseointegrated fixtures. Treatment of Sleep Apnea. All Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index Class Ill and IV cases. The Prosthodontist must demonstrate satisfactory clinical judgement and skill in the performance of patient care in accordance with the Dental Service Standards of Care Manual. The Prosthodontist must adhere to the complexity of procedures as outlined in his/her list of privileges and will not exceed the intent of the privileges without the proper specialty supervision. The provider is expected to acknowledge patients and staff with compassion and respect. The Prosthodontist must be familiar with VHA Handbook 1130.1, Dental Program Procedures for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Medical Facilities. He/she must become familiar with and adhere to Dental Service and Medical Center policies and procedures. The individual must develop mastery of the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and must complete all records within the time periods prescribed by medical center policy. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized