Dentist

Summary Incumbent provides comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of dentistry. The scope of these activities covers all phases of ambulatory care. May include education of medical students and residents and/or supervision of other providers. Devoted to patient care and education - for performance improvement activities - creative research to improve patient care - activities sufficient to maintain proficiency in state-of-the-art Dentistry care. Duties Provide comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of dentistry Scope of these activities covers all phases of ambulatory care Responsibilities may include education of medical students and residents and/or supervision of other providers Time is devoted to patient care and education Performance improvement activities - creative research to improve patient care - activities sufficient to maintain proficiency in state-of-the-art Dentistry care Responds to and completes consults received for the evaluation of Dentistry Performs a comprehensive - detailed - targeted - initial history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines Make clinical and radiographic examination of the oral cavity Consults other disciplines - as necessary - to complete the patient evaluation Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making Surgical competence in dentistry procedures is desirable and documentation of procedures within the past 12 months will be requested reflective of the scope of privileges requested Participate in all VISN and national level efforts in dental programs Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions Administer local anesthesia Perform routine simple and complex restoration of teeth Perform alveoloplasty and other routine surgical procedures Perform prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures - full dentures - partial dentures - crowns and fixed bridge work - Perform routine endodontic procedures on single or multi-canal teeth Perform routine and surgical periodontal procedures Writes Medical Orders and prescriptions for non-controlled substances and controlled substances - as necessary - for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law and approval of the supervising Dentist Documents the detailed - targeted - initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tool(s) required by VA Timely completion of dental notes within the Electronic Health Care Record - as well as assistance with VA community care referrals VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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 [email protected].