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VAMC Salisbury is seeking a full time clinical - general practice Dentist for their Kernersville - NC clinic. Incumbent should have experience performing 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.
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. Dentist
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
A 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
~AND~ 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
~AND~ 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
Preferred Experience: Experience with crown and bridge work - simple extractions - full and partial dentures References: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-3 Dentist Qualification Standard
This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
Physical Requirements
Visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
Mostly periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
Transferring patients and objects may be required
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations
The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients/residents who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on stakeholder needs.
Duties
The General Dentistry Dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services
Skills should include but are not limited to restoration of dental caries and dental fractures - crown and bridge - including dental implant supported crowns and bridges - dentures - partial dentures - relines - occlusal guards - splints - sleep appliances - periodontal treatment
Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: *Privileges will be reviewed for renewal every two years or when new privileges are requested
*Initial granting of privileges will be based on previous credentials - training and clinical experience and subject to focused professional performance evaluation (FPPE)
*Subsequent renewal of privileges will be subject to ongoing professional performance evaluation (OPPE) outcomes and satisfaction of required criteria - such as maintaining licensure - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and continuing professional education
*The Dentist will provide direct patient care in both an inpatient and outpatient setting to veterans with varying degrees of acute and chronic medical conditions and/or levels of compromised health
*The Dentist will serve as a consultant to other healthcare providers
*The Dentist will diagnose and treat oral and dental of disease - lesions - and anomalies of the teeth - alveolar processes - gums - jaws - and associated structures
*Diagnosis or treatment may include the use of drugs - anesthetic agents - and physical and radiographic evaluation - diagnostic procedures - restorative dentistry procedures and routine procedures within the areas of prosthodontics - periodontics - endodontics - and oral surgery
*The Dentist will adhere to the Bylaws of the Salisbury VAMC Medical Staff
*The Dentist shall be assigned to the Dental Service and shall report to and be immediately subordinate to the Chief of Dental Service
*The Dentist shall supervise his or her dental assistant(s) - dental laboratory technician and dental hygienist in matters of direct veteran patient care and will otherwise function as an equal member within the larger team of providers and support staff
*The Dentist may be assigned intra-departmental education and administrative duties as well as extra-clinical facility administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical - educational and administrative committees - task groups or special projects
CLINICAL PRIVILEGES: General Dentistry Core Privileges General Dentistry is the diagnosis and treatment of diseases - lesions - and anomalies of the teeth - alveolar processes - gums - jaws - and associated structures
Diagnosis or treatment may include all necessary related procedures as well as the use of drugs - anesthetic agents - and physical and radiographic evaluation
And other privileges assigned
General Dentistry Core Privileges include:
Prescription and injection or oral administration of medications including antimicrobials - analgesics - preventive medicaments - local anesthetics
Restoration of dental caries and dental fractures
Fixed prosthodontic restorations (crown and bridge) - including dental implant supported crowns and bridges
Endodontic (root canal) non-surgical treatment - filling and post and/or core placement for restoration
Oral surgery including biopsy - extraction - osteoplasty - soft tissue alveoloplasty - placement of single - root-form endosseous dental implants
Periodontal treatment including scaling/root planing - gingival and periodontal flap surgery
Removable prosthodontic treatment including dentures - partial dentures - relines - occlusal guards - splints - sleep appliances
And all Other Duties Assigned by the Service Line Chief
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 Work Schedule: Week 1: Mon-Thu - 07:00am - 05:30pm Week: 2: Tues-Fri - 07:00am - 05:30pm
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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. Dentist
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
A 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
~AND~ 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
~AND~ 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
Preferred Experience: Experience with crown and bridge work - simple extractions - full and partial dentures References: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-3 Dentist Qualification Standard
This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
Physical Requirements
Visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
Mostly periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
Transferring patients and objects may be required
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations
The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients/residents who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on stakeholder needs.
Duties
The General Dentistry Dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services
Skills should include but are not limited to restoration of dental caries and dental fractures - crown and bridge - including dental implant supported crowns and bridges - dentures - partial dentures - relines - occlusal guards - splints - sleep appliances - periodontal treatment
Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: *Privileges will be reviewed for renewal every two years or when new privileges are requested
*Initial granting of privileges will be based on previous credentials - training and clinical experience and subject to focused professional performance evaluation (FPPE)
*Subsequent renewal of privileges will be subject to ongoing professional performance evaluation (OPPE) outcomes and satisfaction of required criteria - such as maintaining licensure - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and continuing professional education
*The Dentist will provide direct patient care in both an inpatient and outpatient setting to veterans with varying degrees of acute and chronic medical conditions and/or levels of compromised health
*The Dentist will serve as a consultant to other healthcare providers
*The Dentist will diagnose and treat oral and dental of disease - lesions - and anomalies of the teeth - alveolar processes - gums - jaws - and associated structures
*Diagnosis or treatment may include the use of drugs - anesthetic agents - and physical and radiographic evaluation - diagnostic procedures - restorative dentistry procedures and routine procedures within the areas of prosthodontics - periodontics - endodontics - and oral surgery
*The Dentist will adhere to the Bylaws of the Salisbury VAMC Medical Staff
*The Dentist shall be assigned to the Dental Service and shall report to and be immediately subordinate to the Chief of Dental Service
*The Dentist shall supervise his or her dental assistant(s) - dental laboratory technician and dental hygienist in matters of direct veteran patient care and will otherwise function as an equal member within the larger team of providers and support staff
*The Dentist may be assigned intra-departmental education and administrative duties as well as extra-clinical facility administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical - educational and administrative committees - task groups or special projects
CLINICAL PRIVILEGES: General Dentistry Core Privileges General Dentistry is the diagnosis and treatment of diseases - lesions - and anomalies of the teeth - alveolar processes - gums - jaws - and associated structures
Diagnosis or treatment may include all necessary related procedures as well as the use of drugs - anesthetic agents - and physical and radiographic evaluation
And other privileges assigned
General Dentistry Core Privileges include:
Prescription and injection or oral administration of medications including antimicrobials - analgesics - preventive medicaments - local anesthetics
Restoration of dental caries and dental fractures
Fixed prosthodontic restorations (crown and bridge) - including dental implant supported crowns and bridges
Endodontic (root canal) non-surgical treatment - filling and post and/or core placement for restoration
Oral surgery including biopsy - extraction - osteoplasty - soft tissue alveoloplasty - placement of single - root-form endosseous dental implants
Periodontal treatment including scaling/root planing - gingival and periodontal flap surgery
Removable prosthodontic treatment including dentures - partial dentures - relines - occlusal guards - splints - sleep appliances
And all Other Duties Assigned by the Service Line Chief
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 Work Schedule: Week 1: Mon-Thu - 07:00am - 05:30pm Week: 2: Tues-Fri - 07:00am - 05:30pm
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