Dentist with EDRP Eligibility in Rogue Valley

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; White City (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in White City, Oregon, seeks a Staff Dentist to provide a full range of dental procedures to Veterans, including evaluations, prophylaxis, radiographs, restorations, extractions, and endodontic work.

You will work under the Service Chief - Dental in a collaborative team with hygienists and assistants. The role requires adherence to VHA policies, patient-centered care, and participation in the total rewards package.

Responsibilities

• Located in the Rogue Valley - White City allows easy access to Metro-area of Medford while remaining engrossed with nature
• White City is an unincorporated community in Jackson County - Oregon - in the Rogue Valley
• It is about nine miles north of Medford and 34 miles north of the California border
• Enjoy the scenic drives to Crater Lake and Lake of the Woods
• Take a family-friendly hike to a waterfall or ride the open Pacific Crest Trail section for mountain bikers
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• The VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC) Staff Dentist serves as a practicing dentist performing a full range of professional dental procedures
• This position reports to the Service Chief - Dental - and works with other staff in a collaborative setting to provide excellent dental care to Veterans
• Duties include: Evaluations - prophylaxis - radiographs - dental health education - fluoride treatments - sealants - restorations - crowns - extractions - endodontic and periodontal procedures
• Provides clinical guidance including patient treatment - four-handed dentistry - infection control - OSHA guidelines - x-rays - and oral health education - HIPAA/security regulations - compliance with VHA policy
• Meets with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns - regular cleanings and preventive procedures - establish a dental hygiene plan
• Performs dental procedures such as extractions - root canals - fillings
• Corrects bite issues and overcrowding - Applies agents like sealants or whiteners
• Prescribes medications for dental problems - gives sedatives or anesthesia prior to treatments
• Orders diagnostic measures - uses tools to examine and treat teeth and mouth
• Keeps records relating to patient oral health and treatments
• Manages and communicates with staff to provide care - Adheres to VHA Handbooks - Directives and Policies
• Follows performance metrics to ensure quality and timeliness of care
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 am-4:30 pm; Telework: Not Available
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
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Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in White City, Oregon, seeks a Staff Dentist to provide a full range of dental procedures to Veterans, including evaluations, prophylaxis, radiographs, restorations, extractions, and endodontic work.

You will work under the Service Chief - Dental in a collaborative team with hygienists and assistants. The role requires adherence to VHA policies, patient-centered care, and participation in the total rewards package.