Dentist (General Practice)

US-Defense-Health-Agency; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 124,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Health-Agency in Fort Riley, Kansas seeks a Dentist to join Irwin Army Community Hospital. The position covers GS-11/12 levels, with residency and licensure required. Multiple vacancies; open continuous solicitation.

Salary is determined by GS base plus market pay, with tiers ranging from Tier 1-3 ($124,308–$350,000). Selected candidates receive competitive compensation aligned with the local healthcare market and regional data.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice dentistry in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose diseases, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area.
• Perform dental procedures such as fillings, extractions, and preventive care.
• Maintain patient records and coordinate with the healthcare team.

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located in Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley in Geary, Kansas.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Dentist (General Practice):

Education:

Applicants must possess a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Licensure:

Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Experience and/or Education Required for GP-11:

Applicants who meet the above basic Education and License requirements qualify for the GS-11 grade level.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Experience and/or Education Required for GP-12:

• A. Applicants must have completed a 2-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science
• B. Applicants must have two years of professional dentistry experience and/or training, equivalent to the next lower grade level (GP-11).
• C. Applicants must have completed a residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science AND professional dentistry experience and/or training equivalent to the next lower grade level (GP-11). When combining residency program and professional dentistry experience and/or training to qualify, the total must be equal to or greater than two years.

Note for Qualifying Experience:

Qualifying experience involves the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area. Examples of dentistry experience may include the removal of decay; filling cavities; straightening, extracting, and repairing teeth; treating gum diseases; performing corrective surgery; making measurements/models for dentures to replace missing teeth, administering anesthetics, writing prescriptions; and performing other requirements of the position.

Medical Requirement:

Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color.

If you are selected for a Dentist position:

A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved.

Salary for Dentist positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade and location. This announcement may be used to fill positions at any of the tiers listed below:

• Tier 1: $124,308 - $315,000
• Tier 2: $145,000 - $335,000
• Tier 3: $165,000 - $350,000

Total annual salary will consist of a GS Base Pay rate combined with a non-locality 'Market Pay' supplement. Market pay is determined by an Activity Compensation Panel of peer physicians who will evaluate the selectee's clinical specialty, board certifications, regional market data, and depth of professional experience. Market Pay is then reviewed every 24 months to ensure compensation remains competitive and aligned with the local healthcare market.

Total annual salary will consist of a GS Base Pay rate combined with a non-locality 'Market Pay' supplement. Market pay is determined by an Activity Compensation Panel of peer physicians who will evaluate the selectee's clinical specialty, board certifications, regional market data, and depth of professional experience. Market Pay is then reviewed every 24 months to ensure compensation remains competitive and aligned with the local healthcare market.