Summary

The St. Cloud VA Heath Care System is seeking a full-time General Dentist to serve Veterans within the Surgical Specialty Care Service. This position is eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program - EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
• GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: The general dentistry staff Dentist serves as a practicing Dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective - restorative - or preventive measures
• FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: The general dentistry staff Dentist shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services
• Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following (though not limited to): 1
• Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity
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• Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions
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• Administer local anesthesia
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• Perform routine and complex restoration of teeth
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• Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth
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• Perform alveoloplasty and other routine surgical procedures
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• Perform prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures - full dentures - partial dentures - crowns and fixed bridge work
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• Perform routine endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teeth
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• Perform routine and surgical periodontal procedures
• The scope of practice that a specific provider may perform is defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process
• The incumbent will function as an equal member within the larger team of staff Dentists and auxiliary staff
• Individuals with specialized training in a particular specialty may be assigned section chief responsibilities for that subspecialty and may function as the primary clinician or subject matter expert responsible for formulating policy - procedures - education - and training affecting the daily clinical operations of the subspecialty
• As a staff Dentist - the incumbent may provide education and training to members of the medical staff through various conferences - committees - and lecture series
• The incumbent may be assigned administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical - educational - and administrative committees - task groups or special projects
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for 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
• Contact VHAELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized