Dentist (Regular Ft)-Prosthodontist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency seeks an experienced Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care and treatment. The successful candidate will possess a Doctor of Dental Surgery or equivalent and will play a critical role in patient care and mentoring trainees. Applicants should be committed to maintaining high professional standards and must have a current dental license.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of a residency program in dentistry.
• Current, full and unrestricted dental license.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care and treatment to patients.
• Supervise dental residents and students.
• Maintain standards of professional care.

Skills

Dentistry

Patient Care

Supervising

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dental Residency Completion

Job description

The Dentist is assigned as a staff dentist or dental specialist and reports to the Director, Dental Care Clinical Center and/or the Dental Division Chief. The incumbent functions as an equal member within the larger team of staff dentists and auxiliary staff. Individuals with specialized training in a particular area of expertise may be assigned responsibilities for that subspecialty and may function as the primary clinician or subject matter expert.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Scope of practice duties include but are not limited to:

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Experience: American Board of Prosthodontics board certified or board eligible and experience training, mentoring, and supervising students and dental residents.

Grade Determinations

Dental Staff Requirements:

Staff Dentist

An individual that demonstrates the ability in the field of general dentistry or a dental specialty who is employed to perform the duties related to various professional activities of patient care and treatment without supervision. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must demonstrate ability in the general practice of dentistry; be capable of assisting in maintaining accepted standards of professional care in VA facilities; and be capable of accepting full responsibility for the proper care and treatment of assigned patients.

Attending

A dentist who teaches and supervises fellows, residents, and students in the provision of dental treatment for Veterans. The attending dentist has primary responsibility for the care of the patient and provides direct patient care when not supervising trainees or performing other required duties. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, attendings must demonstrate the following:

1. Ability in the field of dentistry and the ability to assist in maintaining accepted standards of professional care in VA facilities. Capable of accepting full responsibility for the proper care and treatment of assigned patients.
2. Ability to train residents assigned to the service in facilities conducting residency training programs. An attending is a qualified dentist possessing privileges to perform all procedures being supervised. Attendings not holding a faculty appointment in an associated dental school must be recognized as an outstanding member of the profession of the caliber of a faculty member.

Reference:

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

The full performance level of this vacancy is VM-15. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is VM-15.

Physical Requirements:

Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires light under 15 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent use of hands and fingers, walking, standing, and bending. The incumbent must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.