The VAMC in Lexington, Kentucky is recruiting for an Part-time Dentist to serve as a full-time medical service physician. The position is accountable to the Chief of Dental, for assuring the most effective delivery of state-of-the-art care by meeting or exceeding compliance standards. 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. 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: Moderate Lifting (15-25 lbs); Moderate Carrying (15-25lbs); Straight Pulling (up to 2-3 hours); Pushing (up to 2-3 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Walking (up to 1-2 hours); Kneeling(up to 1-2 hours); Repeated bending (up to 1-2 hours); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable; Far vision correctable; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted). ["This vacancy will remain open until filled. Duties may include but are not limited to: Employee serves as staff dentist and is required to examine, diagnose and treat patients under the supervision of the Chief, Dental Service. Completes any additional duties as assigned by Chief of Dental Service. Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers and the public Provides assistance to customers with questions or concerns Perform oral screening exams Examine emergency patients when indicated and respond to urgency of need Complete required number of cases per month as designated by the Chief of Dental Service Handles instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently Provide comprehensive care to inpatients and outpatients within standard of care Be clinically competent in all phases of general dentistry including restorative, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery Accomplishes all procedures within standard infection control protocols Be proficient in hospital dentistry including inpatient consults and seeing patients in the operating room to perform general dentistry if indicated Be certified in minimal oral surgery (oral and nitrous) and moderate (Intravenous) sedation Provides patient education appropriate to the veteran's needs and oral condition Provides individual and group oral health care instructions to inpatients, outpatients, and caregivers VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Part-time / Variable Hours (shift to be discussed with the Chief)"]
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. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.