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- Relationships with management, co-workers, patients, and the public are consistently courteous, respectful, and cooperative in nature.
- Employee will display a cooperative attitude and will effectively work together to implement the organization's mission and goals and support performance measures.
- Employee will ensure productivity is maintained at the established level utilizing recommended Central Office Relative Value Unit (RVU) requirements.
- Oral examination- Intra and extraoral radiographs
- Hard and Soft Tissue Biopsy
- Cultures and Cytologic smears
- Admission history and physical examination
- Craniofacial analysis
- Surgical and nonsurgical management of infections in the oral complex
- Surgery of erupted teeth, nonerupted teeth and associated bone and soft tissue
- Repair of oral soft tissue lacerations
- Surgery/treatment of benign and malignant tumors and cysts, including cryosurgery.
- Comprehensive management of oral manifestations of chronic systemic diseases
- Minor tooth movement
- Guided tissue Regeneration
- Vestibuloplasty, frenectomy, mucogingival surgery
- Surgical and nonsurgical management of infections of the maxillofacial complex and neck
- Surgery of the lip
- Tracheostomy
- Repair of injuries of the mandible, maxilla, alveolar process, bony orbit, and nasal bones
- Placement of dental and maxillofacial implants, vestibuloplasty and associated soft tissue grafting
- Minor and major salivary gland surgery
- Maxillary/ Mandibular osteotomies, and repair of cleft lip, alveolar, and palate deformities
- Local / topical anesthesia
- Cranial nerve blocks and nitrous oxide/ oxygen analgesia
- Serves as Program Manager of the oral surgery section in the dental department.
- The incumbent provides leadership, training, and guidance to the General Practice Residents (GPR) and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residents rotating through the oral surgery section of the dental department.
- Provides oral surgery specialty consultation and guidance to dental clinical staff members and other clinical services in the hospital.
- Responsible for ensuring appropriate departmental orientation for oral surgery residents rotating from other facilities.
- Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complicated care in the community Oral & Maxillofacial treatment plans.
- Consults with Prosthetics, OR, Sterile Processing Service (SPS), Biomed and Pharmac regarding the needs of the oral surgery section.
- Assists in Joint Commission and other survey readiness.
- Assists in ensuring that the National Patient Safety Goals are met.
- All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
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Dentist (Oral Surgeon-Part-Time) - Washington, United States - Department of Veterans Affairs
Description
SummaryThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
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Overview
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
1 vacancy in the following location:
Part-time - 24 hours per week. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - 08:00am - 04:30pm
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 24, 2025.
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 5, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks.
Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
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VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Customer service.
Work Schedule:
Part-time 24 hours per week. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 08:00am - 04:30pm
Telework:
Not Authorized
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
EDRP Authorized:
Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Citizenship.
Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with section A. Chapter 3, paragraph 3g, this part)
Education.
A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry.
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence.
Residency or Comparable Experience.
Completion of an approved residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients.
NOTE:
The appointing official may approve, under unusual circumstances, a waiver of Residency or Comparable Experience.)
Licensure and Registration.
(1) Dentists (Except Residents).
Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia.
The dentist must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
(2) Residents (Independent and Integrated Programs).
Graduates of approved United States and Canadian schools of dentistry must have a current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia before the second year of VA residency, or, for integrated programs, meet any licensure, registration or other equivalent requirements established for residents of non-VA hospitals with which the VA facility is affiliated for training purposes.
The resident must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active current licensure.
(3) Impaired Licensure. A dentist who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions of section B, chapter 3, paragraphs 14 and 17c, of this part.(4) Waiver of Licensure. Licensure may be waived by the Under Secretary for Health or designee in Central Office for individuals in research or academic assignments involving no direct patient care responsibilities in accordance with current regulations.
Preferred Experience:
Grade Determinations:
(1) Staff Dentist.
An individual that demonstrates the ability in the field of general dentistry or a dental specialty who is employed to perform the duties related to various professional activities of patient care and treatment without supervision.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must demonstrate ability in the general practice of dentistry; be capable of assisting in maintaining accepted standards of professional care in VA facilities; and be capable of accepting full responsibility for the proper care and treatment of assigned patients.
Oral Surgeons perform a full range of professional dental duties in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective measures.
Completion of an American Dental Association (ADA) approved residency program in Oral maxillofacial surgery American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) certification.
Physical Requirements.Long periods of sitting and recurring bending and reaching are required while performing dental oral surgery procedures. The Oral Surgeon must also demonstrate above average dexterity in manipulating dental instruments and materials.
References:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-3 Dentist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
The full performance level of this vacancy is AD-15.
Education
Note:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here:
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education
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Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive , VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy).
If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE:
A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.