Job Listing
Dentist (Regular Ft)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 45 days ago
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
- →***This is an open continuous announcement.
- →Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager weekly until position is filled.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →Duties of the Dentist at the Syracuse VA Medical Center include, but are not limited to: Proficiency and productivity in all areas of General Dentistry including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery.
- →This position will require excellent diagnostic skills and the ability to triage, diagnose, and manage a broad spectrum of urgent and chronic dental problems in a patient population with a high percentage of medically compromised individuals.
- →Provide professional guidance to dental hygienists and dental laboratory technicians Provide mentorship to dental team, residents, and students Practice in accordance with accepted professional standards, organizational values, and with a commitment to excellent customer service.
- →Provide oversight of dental residents as needed.
- →Incumbent should possess computer skills, good work ethics, administrative skills, and be able to function productively in a clinical environment.
- →Incumbent will also perform other related duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm (or as determined by the needs of the service) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact vha.elrsprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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 dentification 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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8fa77cb4-fddb-4914-b841-c8ce3ea8531a
Posted via USAJobs