What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Dentist position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
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.
Duties
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.
Duties
- This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled
- Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals - as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement
- Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies
- VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
- Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Examine - diagnose - develop treatment plans and provide a comprehensive range of dental care
- Provide timely - accurate and complete record documentation utilizing the computerized medical record system
- Provide appropriate consults and referrals to medical and dental specialists
- Ensure that all patients meet the eligibility requirements for dental treatment
- Manages community care consults and consults from other services
- Work Schedule: To be determined by Supervisor
- Telework: Not Available
- Virtual: This is not a virtual position
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
- Contact april.hightower1@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
- Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Salary : $210,000 - $240,000