Dentist (Regular Ft) - Prosthodontist

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

• The prosthodontist is a board-eligible or board-certified specialist who provides the full scope of prosthodontic care to eligible Veterans, including fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontics and complex restorative rehabilitation. The position carries independent clinical privileges granted through the facility credentialing and privileging process and functions as the primary prosthodontic resource for the Dental Service and its referring providers. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Provides comprehensive prosthodontic treatment, including: Fixed prosthodontics: single crowns, fixed partial dentures, and full-arch fixed restorations. Removable prosthodontics: complete dentures, removable partial dentures, overdentures, and immediate dentures. Implant prosthodontics: restoration of single and multiple implants, implant-supported and implant-retained overdentures, and full-arch fixed implant prostheses, in coordination with the surgical provider. Complex and full-mouth rehabilitation, including management of severe tooth wear, occlusal disease, and esthetic and functional reconstruction. Evaluation and management of temporomandibular disorders and occlusal problems within the scope of privileges. Comprehensive examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and sequenced treatment planning for assigned and referred patients. Urgent and emergency dental care as assigned. Complete, timely documentation of all care in CPRS consistent with VHA recordkeeping standards. Consultation and treatment planning Serves as prosthodontic consultant to general dentists and other dental specialists within the Dental Service and across the VISN. Participates in the local dental implant board, contributing restorative-driven treatment planning, evaluation of prosthetic feasibility, and assessment of non-conventional modalities where indicated. Reviews and advises on community care prosthodontic and implant treatment plans referred for concurrence, applying SOP and eligibility criteria. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm 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 VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.