Dentist (Multiple Specialties)

Veterans Affairs; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare system dedicated to serving veterans. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential dental care to those who have served our country. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will be part of a team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans. If you are a licensed dentist looking to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Performance Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off

Federal Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Malpractice Insurance

CME Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited dental school required.
• Must have a full and unrestricted dental license.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care to veterans in a clinical setting.
• Perform examinations, diagnoses, and treatments.

Skills

Dentistry

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Completed Residency Program

Job description

This is an Open Continuous Announcement used to fill Dentist (multiple specialties) vacancies throughout the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. There may not be any vacancies at the time of your application submission; however, when vacancies become available, you will be referred based on your eligibility and qualifications.

This vacancy is ONLY open to current, permanent employees of the VA Long Beach Healthcare System.

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is ONLY open to current, permanent employees of the VA Long Beach Healthcare System.

Additional Information

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Duties

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Benefits

• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health / vision / dental / term life / long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or Departmental discretion.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background / security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program is a requirement for all VHA HCP - see additional info below.

Qualifications

Applicants pending 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 from an approved school.
• Completed or currently completing a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a US State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.

Reference

More info at VA website on qualification standards.

Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Education

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions may be used to qualify. Foreign education must be accompanied by a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Additional Information

• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
• VHA personnel are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with accommodations as required by law.
• Application process details and required documents are outlined above.