Endodontist

Summary

The Endodontist Dental Officer serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures within the scope of endodontics specialty. Provides direction of dental staff - supports education of trainees and is responsible for dental clinic administration as indicated at their assigned location. This position will require treating veterans at two VA Sites. Philadelphia - PA Wilmington - DE

Duties

• This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) and will remain open until December 31 - 2026
• The initial cut-off for reviewing and referring eligible applicants will occur after the first five qualifying applications are received
• After that point - additional eligible applicants will be referred at regular intervals - or as vacancies arise - until all positions are filled
• Duties: VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF DUTIES
• The General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services in Inpatient and outpatient settings
• Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity
• Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions
• Administer local anesthesia
• Formulate suitable treatment plans based on the diagnosed dental condition
• Perform endodontic surgery to clean canals that contain calcium deposits - assist in making accurate diagnoses - and treat damaged root surfaces or surrounding bone
• Perform apicoectomies to treat persistent inflammation or infection occurring in the bony area around the end of the tooth
• Maintain teeth that have previously undergone root canal procedures
• Perform temporary restorations of teeth
• Place post and core on teeth - as indicated
• Perform other associated dental procedures consistent with the scope performed by endodontists in the community
• Enter accurate - complete - timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record
• Proper use - maintenance - and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients
• Adhere to safety - health - and infection control standards - regulations and work practices - as well as ergonomic standards
• He/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisory and/or appropriate officials
• Assist in orientation of new staff - and provide patient and family education - including informed consent which is documented
• according to corresponding VA policies
• Assist with educating trainees including dental residents - dental students - dental assistant and hygiene students
• Maintain supplies - equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency
• Demonstrate knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)
• Participate in performance improvement activities - disaster preparedness - administrative duties - and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief - Dental Service
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized