The Muskogee VA is currently recruiting for one Dentist in Endodontics at the Earnest Childers Outpatient Clinic. 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. Dentist Basic Requirements 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: Endodontic Residency 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: The incumbent should be physically and mentally capable to perform the examinations, formulate the diagnosis and treatment plan, and educate residents. Physical activity includes sitting, standing (up to 4 hours), walking (up to 2 hours), heavy lifting (45 pounds or over), reaching above the shoulder, and repeated bending. The incumbent should be emotionally and mentally stable; and capable to perform the duties of the position. See VA Directives and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The Endodontic 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. CLINICAL SCOPE OF DUTIES. The Endodontic Dentist in the Dental Service shall be knowledgeable of all disciplines of clinical dentistry as listed below. The Endodontic Dentist should also possess the expertise and competency to perform their specific scope of practice defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process. Endodontic Dentistry is practice in the specialty and treatment of oral pain, disease, and infection of the pulp. It is comprised of the following duties: Endodontic Specialty including differential diagnosis and treatment of oral pain of the pupal and/or peri radicular origin and differential diagnosis of facial pain. Vital pulp therapies, regenerative endodontic procedures, and non-surgical root canal therapy. Selective surgical removal of pathological tissues resulting from pulpal pathosis, and/or repair of root defects. Surgical removal of tooth structure such as apicoectomy, tooth sectioning, root amputation and extraction. Treatment of dento-alveolar injuries, retreatment of teeth previously treated endodontically, treatment procedures related to coronal restoration by means of post and/or cores involving the root canal space. Placement of bone graft and guided tissue regeneration where treatment relates to concurrent endodontic treatment. Placement of retrograde restorations, and diagnosis and management of orofacial pain including temporomandibular joint disorders. Working in the full range of diagnostic and treatment functions performed in general dentistry, including examinations, interpretation of radiographs, Dental prophylaxis, Preventative and Operative Dentistry. Work Schedule: 4 days per week; 10 hour shifts Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 5:30PM; actual days worked depends upon needs of the clinic. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov."]
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VA health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Our medical center provides primary care and specialty health services, including cardiology, mental health care, treatment for spinal cord injuries and disorders, suicide prevention, women’s health services, and more.
The Grand Junction VA Medical Center services those who serve our country providing critical medical services including acute and chronic inpatient and outpatient care. The facility consists of 53-bed capabilities for surgical procedures, specialty care, psychiatric in/outpatient services, as well as a Community Living Center, and social programs and services. The service area encompasses western Colorado and eastern Utah regions and includes the primary VAMC plus four satellite clinics.