Dentist (Multiple Specialties)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled dentists to join their team within the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential dental services to veterans, ensuring their oral health and wellbeing. With competitive salaries, generous paid time off, and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Candidates will benefit from a comprehensive rewards package, including health insurance and retirement plans, while working in a dynamic and fulfilling setting. Join a team dedicated to serving those who have served our country.

Benefits

50-55 days of paid time off

Federal health, vision, and dental insurance

Traditional federal pension

401K with contributions

Free liability protection

CME reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the US.
• Degree from an approved dental school required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care to patients.
• Conduct examinations and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Dentistry

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Doctor of Dental Medicine

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.

Duties

Welcome to VA Long Beach Healthcare System

Tibor Rubin-History

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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

Duties will vary per specialty and will be discussed with the hiring manager.

Work Schedule :

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

Compressed Schedule :

Departmental discretion

Recruitment / Relocation Incentives : Not authorized

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 VA 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

• Degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine from an approved school. Must have completed or be completing a residency or equivalent experience. Must hold or will hold a full, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the US.

For more info, visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Education

Only education 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. It is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required for HCPs, with accommodations as required by law.

Applicants must submit a complete application package including resume and SF-50 if applicable. Veterans' preference applies. Use online application via USAJOBS, ensuring all responses and documents are submitted before the deadline.