Las Cruces, NM (Dentist (Office Based))

Powerappsportals; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Sentinel Health Services in the United States is seeking dentists to perform VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) dental examinations for veterans. Examinations occur at approved dental offices with suitable equipment and internet access.You must own a commercial dental office, hold an active DDS or DMD license, have malpractice and liability insurance, and be available 1–3 days per week with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD license active in the state of practice.
• Active, unrestricted dental license.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Must own a commercial dental office (not home-based).
• Must carry malpractice and commercial liability insurance for the practice location.

Responsibilities

• Perform VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) Dental Examinations for veterans.
• Conduct dental, TMJ, and other disability examinations.
• Complete Independent Medical Opinions (IMOs) when requested.
• Review digital medical and dental records thoroughly.
• Prepare comprehensive oral and dental evaluations for disability claims.
• Review imaging and supporting documentation as needed.
• Complete VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and documentation.
• Submit information via a secure online portal for VA review.

Skills

C&P dentistry

Dental examinations

Clinical experience

Practice management

Education

Doctorate in Dentistry (DDS/DMD)

Tools

Secure online portal

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joiningSentinel Health Services, a veteran-owned healthcare organization committed to serving those who have served our country.

We proudly support theDepartment of Veterans Affairs, theDepartment of Defense, and the dedicatedpartners who share in advancing this mission. Together, we provide high-quality compensation, pension, and readiness exams that directly impact the health and well-being of our nation’s heroes.

Your role as a provider is essential to this mission — and we’re excited to begin this journey with you.

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Helping Our Country's Veterans!

Excellent opportunity to help Veterans with a thriving, growing team. Flexible work hours for you as an individual or your practice.

We are looking for candidates that live within a 50-mile radius of this job 's location.

We may make exceptions for job s located in Montana and Oregon.

* Dentist must have own office.*

Contract Position to Perform VA Compensation, Pension and Disability Dental Examinations

Must have your own DENTAL OFFICE.

Your office must be at a commercial location (not home based)

Must have your own malpractice insurance (where you are the named insured)

Must have commercial liability insurance for your practice location

Must maintain an active, unrestricted DDS or DMD license

Must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Perform VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) Dental Examinations on Veterans
• Perform Dental, TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint), and other assigned dental disability examinations
• Complete Independent Medical Opinions (IMOs) when requested
• Complete a thorough review of digital medical and dental records
• Conduct comprehensive oral and dental evaluations based on specific disability claims
• Review diagnostic imaging and supporting documentation when applicable
• Complete VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and required examination documentation
• Submit information through a secure online portal for VA review as part of a compensation and pension claim
• All examinations will take place at approved dental offices with proper equipment and internet access
• Must be able to perform examinations a minimum of 1 to 3 days per week
• Perform these examinations with a flexible schedule that works alongside your current patient schedule

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
• Licensed Dentist (DDS or DMD) (1099 Independent Contractor)
• Active, unrestricted dental license in the state of practice
• One year of dental experience or previous VA examination experience is preferred
• Design your own schedule (7 days a week; weekends encouraged)
• Availability of at least 3 to 7 days per month is preferred
• Must have your own DENTAL OFFICE.
• Your office must be at a commercial location (not home based)
• Must have your own malpractice insurance (where you are the named insured)
• Must have commercial liability insurance for your practice location
• Must maintain an active, unrestricted DDS or DMD license
• Must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience

Preferred Experience

• Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations
• Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
• Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
• Workers' compensation or disability evaluations
• Previous VA employment or experience working with Veterans