VAMC Salisbury is seeking a full time non-clinical, general practice Dentist who will manage referrals for care outside the Department of Veterans Affairs system. Incumbent should have experience performing a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Dentist Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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~ Completed, or you are currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a 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. Preferred Experience: Experience with crown and bridge work, simple extractions, full and partial dentures References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-3 Dentist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires mostly periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients/residents who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on stakeholder needs.
The General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services. Skills should include but are not limited to restoration of dental caries and dental fractures, crown and bridge, including dental implant supported crowns and bridges, dentures, partial dentures, relines, occlusal guards, splints, sleep appliances, periodontal treatment. Specifically, the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Generate referrals to community care providers for new patient exams. Review incoming community care consults for clinical appropriateness and review identified treatment plan and route to the corresponding subspecialty. Review requests for additional services from community vendors to ensure appropriateness. Update treatment plans upon completion of work in the community. Correspond with community dentists to ensure care is delivered appropriately. Completes focused review of community provider treatment and claims Additionally, the provider should be able to: Provide direct patient care in both an inpatient and outpatient setting to veterans with varying degrees of acute and chronic medical conditions and/or levels of compromised health. Serve as a consultant to other healthcare providers. Establish and maintain professional relationships within the Dental Service and with other services and facility management. Demonstrate sound decision-making skills, both clinical and administrative. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Week 1: Mon-Thu, 07:00am - 05:30pm Week: 2: Tues-Fri, 07:00am - 05:30pm