U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Dentist - (Oral Surgery)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33412
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $293,759.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr
Summary NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET.
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.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
Education: 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
Residency or Comparable Experience: 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
Licensure and Registration: 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. English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands and legs, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking & standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
The incumbent must be physically, emotionally, and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/31/2025
The first cut-off date is 10/21/2025
Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled
Applications will only be accepted from: All qualified candidates encouraged to apply
Open to U.S. Citizens. 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
The Dentist provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals
The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice
The Dentist is assigned to provide dental screenings, cleanings, X‑rays, and fillings
He/She will also provide specialty dental procedures such as root canal, restorations, and dentures
Other duties and responsibilities include – but are not limited to: prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformation of the teeth, jaws, and the oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures
Performing comprehensive surgical care – including extractions (pulling teeth) and oral cancer screening
Performing oral and facial reconstruction surgery to repair damage from traumatic injury or serious illness
Admission history and physical exam
Skeletal and soft tissue surgery
Other related duties as assigned
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor)
The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs
Telework: Not Available; Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized
Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP
Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at
VISN8CCOE@va.gov
for questions/assistance
Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Government Administration
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $293,759.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr
Summary NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET.
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.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
Education: 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
Residency or Comparable Experience: 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
Licensure and Registration: 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. English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands and legs, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking & standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
The incumbent must be physically, emotionally, and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/31/2025
The first cut-off date is 10/21/2025
Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled
Applications will only be accepted from: All qualified candidates encouraged to apply
Open to U.S. Citizens. 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
The Dentist provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals
The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice
The Dentist is assigned to provide dental screenings, cleanings, X‑rays, and fillings
He/She will also provide specialty dental procedures such as root canal, restorations, and dentures
Other duties and responsibilities include – but are not limited to: prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformation of the teeth, jaws, and the oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures
Performing comprehensive surgical care – including extractions (pulling teeth) and oral cancer screening
Performing oral and facial reconstruction surgery to repair damage from traumatic injury or serious illness
Admission history and physical exam
Skeletal and soft tissue surgery
Other related duties as assigned
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor)
The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs
Telework: Not Available; Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized
Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP
Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at
VISN8CCOE@va.gov
for questions/assistance
Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Government Administration
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