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The American Dental Hygienists' Association

Dentist (Chief of Dental)

The American Dental Hygienists' Association, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408

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Overview 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.

Qualifications 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.

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine

The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed

Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia

Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification

(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences

Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)

PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged

rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision

Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

The Ralph H Johnson VA Health Care System is a tertiary care teaching hospital providing the highest-level quality complex care (1A) with services ranging from cardio-thoracic and neurosurgery to primary and mental health care

We have a transplant program - surgical robotics unit - and medical research program for approximately 80,000 Veterans along the South Carolina and Georgia Coast

This health care system includes a full range of inpatient and outpatient care - medical and surgical intensive care - and a state-of-the-art 3D printing facility

The Ralph H Johnson VA is rated as the second fastest growing VA in the U.S. for percentage patient growth

We are proud to be rated as a 5-Star medical center for quality and efficiency - the highest possible rating according to VA's Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning Value (SAIL) model

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Offered to highly qualified applicants

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Contact Tran-Brunsberg@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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

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

Are you ready to lead and inspire in a dynamic healthcare environment? We are seeking a dedicated and visionary Chief of Dental Service to join our esteemed team at a 5-Star tertiary care teaching hospital

This role is pivotal in delivering patient-centered - high-quality care to over 80,000 Veterans along the South Carolina and Georgia coasts

As the Chief of Dental Service - you will: Lead and Manage: Oversee the dental program - ensuring the highest standards of care and service

Innovate and Improve: Provide strategic input on operational procedures and drive continuous improvement

Collaborate and Advise: Be an integral part of the management team - offering expert advice to achieve the medical center's mission and goals

Mentor and Develop: Foster the growth of healthcare professionals through mentoring - teaching - and encouraging self-assessment

Deliver Excellence: Provide direct patient care - including complex dental treatments and consultations - in both hospital and outpatient settings

Ensure Quality: Maintain compliance with medical record documentation standards and conduct regular staff meetings to assess clinic performance

This role offers a unique blend of clinical practice and leadership - with responsibilities ranging from diagnosing and treating challenging dental problems to promoting constructive problem resolution in a fast-paced environment

You will also have the opportunity to perform a wide range of dental procedures - including: Interpretation of dental radiographs Administration of local anesthesia Treatment planning and conservative TMJ therapy Routine and complex restorative dentistry Prosthodontics - including dentures - crowns - and bridges Endodontics and surgical procedures

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our Veterans while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting

If you are passionate about dental care and leadership - we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity

Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday

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