Dentist-Endodontist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskogee Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dentist in Endodontics to provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting for adults with complex medical conditions. Applicants may be tentatively selected while completing licensure requirements.

Requirements include an DDS/DMD from a CODA-approved school, completion of an appropriate residency or comparable experience, and a current unrestricted dental license in the United States. Preference is given to those with Endodontics experience.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from a CODA-approved school or equivalent licensure.
• Residency in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience with medically compromised patients.
• Current, full and unrestricted dental license in a US state, territory, or DC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting to adult patients with high medical needs.

Education

DDS/DMD — CODA-approved or equivalent licensure

Job description

The Muskogee Veterans Affairs is currently recruiting for Dentist in Endodontics. Dentists will provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting to an adult patient population with a high percentage of acute and chronic medical conditions.

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

Experience in Endodontics

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

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.