Summary

PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. Applicant's Note: This announcement has been amended to change the closing date from 10/15/2025 due to scheduled system updates. This announcement has been amended to remove the bargaining unit status because on August 6 - 2025 - pursuant to EO 14251 - the Secretary terminated master collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

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.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
• Education: 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
• Residency or Comparable Experience: Completed - or you are currently completing - a residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients
• Licensure and Registration: 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
• English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally - and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 10/15/2025
• The first cut-off date is 05/02/2025
• Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled
• Applications will only be accepted from U.S. Citizens
• The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System's Dental Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Dentist
• Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
• The Dentist provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals
• The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice
• The Oral Surgeon will consult with patients about treatment options - perform surgeries and keep abreast of the latest advances in surgical and dental technology
• Preventing - diagnosing - and treating diseases - injuries and malformation of the teeth - jaws and the oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures
• Diagnosing and managing pathological or irregular oral conditions
• Diagnosing and treating oral and maxillofacial medical conditions - including oral cancer - cleft palate - and temporomandibular joint disorders
• Performing comprehensive surgical care - including complicated tooth extractions
• Performing oral and facial reconstructive surgery to repair damage from traumatic injury or serious illness
• Administering Anesthesia as required for surgical procedures
• Creating comprehensive treatment plans for reconstructive and corrective jaw surgery
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 5:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs)
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized
• Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP
• Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov for questions/assistance
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• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.