Dentist

The Albany Stratton VA Medical Center is currently looking for a full-time Dentist. This position is located in the Department of Dental, Dental Service, Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, and supports the Network 2 Mission to care for our Veterans with compassion and excellence. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care and dental as well as teaching and resident supervision within the Dentistry Section. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : 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. As a Dentist you will provide direct dental care to qualified patients in an outpatient setting and serve as a consultant to other healthcare providers in accordance with VHA Office of Dentistry Standard of Care. The following list is not all inclusive, however providers should never exceed training or experience. Preventive and Restorative Dentistry: Examination and diagnosis (Including Interpretation of radiographs) Preventive Interventions (Including but limited to Silver, Diamine Fluoride, Fluoride Varnish, Home oral hygiene education, Oral prophylaxis, Dental sealants) Restoration of decayed or fractured teeth utilizing appropriate restorative dental materials. Post & core and build-up. Prosthodontics: Removable Prosthodontics (Including removable partial dentures including partial design, and full dentures) Fixed partial dentures and crowns. Implant supported fixed and removable dental prosthesis. Periodontics: Non-Surgical Periodontics (to include Root Plaining and Scaling) Surgical Periodontics (to include osseous surgery and hard and soft tissue grafting interventions, crown lengthening based on individual clinical skill and experience) Endodontics: Urgent Endodontics (Including pulp access and pulpal debridement). Endodontics treatment (Including definitive treatment of uncomplicated Anterior, Premolars, and molars based on individual clinical skill and experience). Oral Surgery: Uncomplicated Exodontia (Including alveoloplasty). Uncomplicated Oral Surgery (single site bone grafting; pre-prosthetic surgery, simple biopsies, incision, and drain, alveoloplasty, gingivectomy, and crown lengthening). Perform only those privileges for which approval has been granted by the Medical Center Director prospectively and in writing. Maintain own professional qualifications and attend mandated medical center training activities as required. You may be assigned administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical, educational, and administrative committees. Dental resident supervision including direct and indirect supervision, provide education, training, and mentoring. Other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 your start date. Program 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. Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive. Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov for questions or assistance Learn more. Pay: Competitive salary, annual

Salaire : $150,000 – $210,000/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Albany, NY is centrally located in the Historic New York Capital district, providing the best of all four seasons. Whether you are interested in the Cultural highlights of the Albany Urban Center, fall or winter excursions to the Adirondacks/Berkshire/Catskill/Helderberg mountains, enjoy weekend trips to New York City, Boston, Montreal, or the Finger Lakes Region/Wine country, or are drawn by Albany Stratton's academic and research opportunities, you can join a great team in Albany!