Endodontist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Philadelphia (MS); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Endodontist Dental Officer position at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs involves treating veterans at two VA sites in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE.

The role requires a DDS/DMD from a CODA-approved school and completion of an CODA-accredited Endodontic residency, plus a current, full license to practice dentistry in the United States. Applicants must meet licensure requirements and adhere to VA qualification standards; ongoing professional development and collaboration with VA

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD from CODA-approved dental school.
• Completed CODA-accredited Endodontic residency.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a U.S. state/DC or territory.

Responsibilities

• Treat veterans at two VA sites: Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE.
• Provide endodontic care with professional standards and VA guidelines.
• Collaborate with VA teams to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Endodontic experience

Education

DDS/DMD from CODA-approved school

Endodontic residency (CODA-accredited)

Current U.S. license to practice dentistry

Job description

Endodontist Dental Officer

This position will require treating veterans at two VA Sites.

Philadelphia, PA
Wilmington, DE

Applicants pending the 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 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. ~AND~
• Completed a CODA accredited ENDODONTIC residency
• 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. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.

Preferred Experience:

At least five years of Endodontic experience

Reference:

https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Physical Requirements:

You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.