U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Dentist (Regular Ft)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, 49014
Duties and Responsibilities
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.
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.
Staff Dentists or Staff Dental Specialists report to the Chief, Dental Service.
The duties, roles, and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Provide direct patient care for inpatients and outpatients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting as assigned.
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.
Provide dental care for patients of a variety of age groups and medical conditions.
Perform diagnosis, restorative procedures, removable and fixed prosthodontic procedures, periodontal procedures, endodontic procedures, exodontia, minor oral surgical procedures, and implantology. Have practical working knowledge of pharmacology and dental management of medical diagnoses.
May be assigned administrative duties.
Apply to the VA:
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance.
Benefits and Compensation 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.
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
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized
Requirements Graduate of an ADA accredited dental school; state‑unrestricted license; board certification in a dental specialty preferred; ability to provide comprehensive patient care; adherence to VA policy and EDRP eligibility criteria.
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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.
Staff Dentists or Staff Dental Specialists report to the Chief, Dental Service.
The duties, roles, and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Provide direct patient care for inpatients and outpatients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting as assigned.
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.
Provide dental care for patients of a variety of age groups and medical conditions.
Perform diagnosis, restorative procedures, removable and fixed prosthodontic procedures, periodontal procedures, endodontic procedures, exodontia, minor oral surgical procedures, and implantology. Have practical working knowledge of pharmacology and dental management of medical diagnoses.
May be assigned administrative duties.
Apply to the VA:
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance.
Benefits and Compensation 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.
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
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized
Requirements Graduate of an ADA accredited dental school; state‑unrestricted license; board certification in a dental specialty preferred; ability to provide comprehensive patient care; adherence to VA policy and EDRP eligibility criteria.
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