Summary

Hampton VAMC is recruiting for 1 Prosthodontist for the North Battlefield Clinic - Chesapeake VA. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 9/30/2025 or until the position is filled.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Dentist Basic Requirement: 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: Prosthodontics; Board Certified/eligible Prosthodontist. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Duties include but are not limited to the following: Examines - diagnoses - and treats diseases of investing hard and soft tissues of teeth
• Examines patients and interprets radiographs to assist in determining extent of tissue breakdown
• Evaluates findings and conducts treatment
• Corrects defects of occlusion
• Prescribes and administers medications in treatment of diseases and infection of the oral cavity
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and dental preventive measures
• Provides consultation services
• Delivers prosthodontic dental treatment and supports oral health programs
• Serves as a consultant to other dentists - dental hygienists - residents - and technical assistants involved in treating diseases of investing tissues
• Instructs dental providers and technical assistants in preventive dental protocols and techniques
• The responsibilities of the position include overall administrative and clinical responsibility for all aspects of your dental clinic(s)
• The Dental Service Administrative Officer and other members of the Dental Service will support you in this - as you deem necessary
• You will work with the Dental Hygienists - Dental Assistants and Dental Lab Technicians - General Practice Residents (GPR) assigned to the Dental Service
• 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
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
• Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm (Monday-Friday) Telework: This is not a tele-work position Remote: This is not a remote position Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Education Debt Reduction Program: EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Onnie.Green@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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