Endodontic Residency Program Director Indianapolis

Join us in honoring, healing and serving those who have given so much for our Nation. Veteran Health Indiana is actively seeking an Endodontic Dentist to serve as our Endodontic Residency Program Director and serve Veterans in vibrant, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Meaningful Impact:
At Veteran Health Indiana, your work is more than just a job—it's a commitment to those who have bravely served our country. Experience the profound satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of Veterans every day.

Work-Life Harmony:
Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a structured schedule, generous time off. Ensuring you have time for personal pursuits and professional growth.

Outstanding Benefits:
Enjoy one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the healthcare industry, designed to support your overall well‑being and retirement preparedness.

• Leadership/teaching:
  The VA Endodontics Section & Residency Program Director devotes 24 hours per week to the Section & Program. One Endodontic Resident is selected every other year and four GP Residents are selected every year.
• Patient Centered Care:
  Approximately 4 to 8 outpatient patients per day (varies based on non-surgical versus surgical endodontic procedures and or special patient considerations), allowing for in-depth, patient-focused care.
• Program Didactics:
  The VA Endodontic Resident enrolls for the residency didactic courses at the IU School of Dentistry Endodontic Graduate Program. An MSD may be earned from IUSD if all their requirements are determined to be successfully completed by IUSD.
• Regular
  
  Hours:
  
  Typical shift M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm, with other shift hours available.
  • Opportunity for full time is preferred, but 24 hours per week must be devoted to the Residency Program.
• Interdisciplinary Team:
  Work alongside Periodontists, Endodontic Consultants, General Dentists, Residents in Periodontics and Hospital Based General Practice, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons, Radiation Oncologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Cardiac Surgeons, Oncologists, Neurologists, Hospitalists, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers and other healthcare professionals, leveraging a team-based approach to evidence based care. Digital Radiography (Cone Beam CT, etc.) is used.
• Affiliations:
  Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Butler University School of Pharmacy. Application for an Academic Appointment in Endodontics would be submitted to the IU School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics.

• Doctor of Dental surgery (DDS) or Dental Medicine (DMD) from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited program.
• Completion of an approved residency program in Endodontics.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia.
• Board Diplomate in Endodontics by the American Association of Endodontics.

Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME). Opportunity for paid parental leave.
Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Ready to embark on a fulfilling career where you can make a lasting impact? Please contact Candace Fitzgerald to submit your CV and with questions you have regarding this opportunity.

This position may require a background check, security clearance, and/or drug screening. Veteran Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. You may be required to serve a probationary period.

Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.