Dentist - Section Chief (Internal to VA Maine Employees)

Veterans Health Administration

Chelsea (ME)

On-site

USD 240,000 - 270,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Dentist - Section Chief (Internal to VA Maine Employees) to lead the Dental Service, coordinate clinical activities, and ensure compliance with federal requirements. The role reports to the Chief of Surgical and supports the facility's mission for veteran care.

The position emphasizes clinical leadership, credentialing and privileging oversight, and professional development of the dental staff. Telework is available, with on-site duties in Maine.

Qualifications

Education from accredited colleges, universities, or institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
If using foreign education, submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit.

Responsibilities

Leads the clinical staff to achieve the facility mission and goals.
Coordinates clinical activities and medical staff oversight.
Ensures compliance with agency regulations, medical staff bylaws, facility policies, JC standards, and related regulations.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with affiliates and promotes staff development.

Job description

Dentist - Section Chief (Internal to VA Maine Employees)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series and therefore CVs will continue to be required and accepted.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The incumbent functions as a key member of the senior leadership team, actively participating in the development of overall management objectives and philosophies necessary for the attainment of optimum efficiency in providing health care to our Veteran population. Effectively leads the clinical staff to achieve the facility mission and goals.

Accountable and responsible to the Chief of Surgical for the coordination of clinical activities, clinical staff and administrative oversight. Monitors and ensures medical staff compliance with agency regulations, medical staff bylaws, facility policies, Joint Commission (JC) standards, and other appropriate regulations.

Possesses a broad knowledge and understanding of health care policies, missions, and operating programs, and extensive specialized knowledge of health care management. The Section Chief of Dental Service develops and maintains good working relationships with affiliates and promotes the professional development of service's health care staff.

Promotes standards of clinical competence and conduct for staff which is maintained through: compliance with credentialing and privileging processes, monitoring and evaluation of clinical practices, peer review, consideration of clinical performance patterns in clinical privileging and other appropriate quality improvement activities Work Schedule: Monday - Friday variable tours Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

EDRP Authorized: Contact Karen Chapman karen.chapman@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $240000 – $270000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.