The American Dental Hygienists' Association
Dentist - General Dentistry
The American Dental Hygienists' Association, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Overview
The St. Cloud VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time General Dentist to serve Veterans within the Surgical Specialty Care Service. This position is eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program - EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program. Duties and Responsibilities
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements: seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: The general dentistry staff Dentist serves as a practicing Dentist who performs 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. FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: The general dentistry staff Dentist shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services. Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following (though not limited to): Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity. Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions. Administer local anesthesia. Perform routine and complex restoration of teeth. Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth. Perform alveoloplasty and other routine surgical procedures. Perform prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures, full dentures, partial dentures, crowns and fixed bridge work. Perform routine endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teeth. Perform routine and surgical periodontal procedures. The scope of practice that a specific provider may perform is defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process. The incumbent will function as an equal member within the larger team of staff Dentists and auxiliary staff. Individuals with specialized training in a particular specialty may be assigned section chief responsibilities for that subspecialty and may function as the primary clinician or subject matter expert responsible for formulating policy, procedures, education, and training affecting the daily clinical operations of the subspecialty. As a staff Dentist, the incumbent may provide education and training to members of the medical staff through various conferences, committees, and lecture series. The incumbent may be assigned administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical, educational, and administrative committees, task groups or special projects. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule
Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Incentives and Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 are ineligible to apply. Contact VHAELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Additional Information
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The St. Cloud VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time General Dentist to serve Veterans within the Surgical Specialty Care Service. This position is eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program - EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program. Duties and Responsibilities
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements: seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: The general dentistry staff Dentist serves as a practicing Dentist who performs 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. FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: The general dentistry staff Dentist shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services. Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following (though not limited to): Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity. Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions. Administer local anesthesia. Perform routine and complex restoration of teeth. Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth. Perform alveoloplasty and other routine surgical procedures. Perform prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures, full dentures, partial dentures, crowns and fixed bridge work. Perform routine endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teeth. Perform routine and surgical periodontal procedures. The scope of practice that a specific provider may perform is defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process. The incumbent will function as an equal member within the larger team of staff Dentists and auxiliary staff. Individuals with specialized training in a particular specialty may be assigned section chief responsibilities for that subspecialty and may function as the primary clinician or subject matter expert responsible for formulating policy, procedures, education, and training affecting the daily clinical operations of the subspecialty. As a staff Dentist, the incumbent may provide education and training to members of the medical staff through various conferences, committees, and lecture series. The incumbent may be assigned administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical, educational, and administrative committees, task groups or special projects. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule
Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Incentives and Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 are ineligible to apply. Contact VHAELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Additional Information
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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