VA Dental Examiner (Contract) – Flexible Schedule

Powerappsportals; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentinel Health Services is actively seeking licensed dentists to perform VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) dental examinations for veterans.Dentists must own an active commercial office, have malpractice and liability insurance, and be available 3–7 days per month, with flexible scheduling across 1–3 days weekly.

Ideal candidates hold a CODA-accredited doctorate (DDS/DMD), an unrestricted license in the state of practice, and prior VA exam experience is preferred.

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

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

Education

Doctorate degree (CODA)

Job description

Sentinel Health Services is actively seeking licensed dentists to perform VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) dental examinations for veterans.Dentists must own an active commercial office, have malpractice and liability insurance, and be available 3–7 days per month, with flexible scheduling across 1–3 days weekly.

Ideal candidates hold a CODA-accredited doctorate (DDS/DMD), an unrestricted license in the state of practice, and prior VA exam experience is preferred.