Academy of General Dentistry
Dentist (Regular Ft)
Academy of General Dentistry, Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, 49014
Summary
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.
Duties
Dentists appointed to the Battle Creek VA Medical Center (Wyoming VA Clinic) and assigned to the Dental Service are independent licensed practitioners who hold a full and unrestricted license to practice in any state
Dentists will be graduates of an ADA accredited dental school and where applicable - will be graduates of an accredited residency in the applicable dental specialty
Dentist providers are Staff Dentists or Staff Dental Specialists and report to the Chief - Dental Service
The duties - roles - and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following: Dentist providers will perform only those procedures for which they hold privilege as granted by the Battle Creek VA Medical Center
Dentist providers provide direct patient care for inpatients and outpatients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting as assigned
Further - dentist providers provide consultative services for patients referred from other outpatient services/clinics - inpatient wards and/or urgent care/emergent care areas of the VA Medical Center or VA Clinics
Dentist providers are responsible for providing dental care for patients of a variety of age groups and medical conditions
Dental providers will be proficient in diagnosis - restorative procedures - removable and fixed prosthodontic procedures - periodontal procedures - endodontic procedures - exodontia - minor oral surgical procedures - and implantology
Dentists will have a practical working knowledge of pharmacology and dental management of medical diagnoses
Dentist providers may be assigned administrative duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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 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
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Duties
Dentists appointed to the Battle Creek VA Medical Center (Wyoming VA Clinic) and assigned to the Dental Service are independent licensed practitioners who hold a full and unrestricted license to practice in any state
Dentists will be graduates of an ADA accredited dental school and where applicable - will be graduates of an accredited residency in the applicable dental specialty
Dentist providers are Staff Dentists or Staff Dental Specialists and report to the Chief - Dental Service
The duties - roles - and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following: Dentist providers will perform only those procedures for which they hold privilege as granted by the Battle Creek VA Medical Center
Dentist providers provide direct patient care for inpatients and outpatients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting as assigned
Further - dentist providers provide consultative services for patients referred from other outpatient services/clinics - inpatient wards and/or urgent care/emergent care areas of the VA Medical Center or VA Clinics
Dentist providers are responsible for providing dental care for patients of a variety of age groups and medical conditions
Dental providers will be proficient in diagnosis - restorative procedures - removable and fixed prosthodontic procedures - periodontal procedures - endodontic procedures - exodontia - minor oral surgical procedures - and implantology
Dentists will have a practical working knowledge of pharmacology and dental management of medical diagnoses
Dentist providers may be assigned administrative duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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 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
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