Dentist

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.

• General Description:
  
  This is a position for a Full-Time Dentist at James J
• Peters VA Medical Center (JJP VAMC) - Bronx - NY
• The Licensed Independent Provider Dentist provides direct patient care within the scope of his/her Credentialing and Privileging consistent with his/her state dental license
• The dentist provides direct patient care to adults with or without acute and chronic medical conditions as outlined in his/her individual approved privileges as established by the JJP VAMC Credentialling and Privileging Subcommittee of the Medical Executive Committee - providing diagnosis - treatment planning - and maintenance of the oral system
• The dentist supervises dental residents in training at the JJP VAMC site
• The position predominantly involves the provision of direct patient care
• Dentist Functions:
  Provides comprehensive oral examination - including radiographs and radiographic interpretation - including cone beam CT - and diagnostic models Recognizes abnormal anatomy
• Administers local anesthetics
• Prescribes medication
• Provides periodontal therapy - including scaling and root planning
• Provides restoration of teeth and dental implants Provides fixed prosthodontics Provides removable prosthodontics
• Provides occlusal guards Provides conservative management of temporomandibular joint dysfunction
• Provides mandibular anterior repositioning devices for sleep apnea
• Provides endodontic therapy
• Provides extraction of teeth Serves as a consultant to other healthcare providers within the medical center and through Interfacility Consults
• Supervises the work of and provides educational training to Dental Residents
• Supervises the work of and provides educational training to Dental Hygienists
• Provides emergency dental services Has administrative responsibilities through participation in clinical - educational and administrative committees - task groups or special projects - and performs other administrative tasks assigned to him/her by the JJP VAMC Service Chief or designee
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday
• 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 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 VISN2
  
  EDRPCoordinators - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized