Dentist

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• **Summary** ----------- The incumbent is assigned as a staff dentist or dental specialist to the Dental Service and reports to the Chief, Dental Service.
• As a staff dentist, the incumbent will be responsible for providing consultation and treatment within the scope of their specific clinical privileges.
• Learn more about this agency **This job is open to** ----------------------- ### **The public** U.S.
• Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• ### **Clarification from the agency** Open to all qualified candidates.
• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until October 4, 2027.
• Eligible applications will be referred to the Hiring Manager every 2 weeks until the position is filled.
• NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.
• For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
• **Duties** ---------- Incumbent is assigned as a staff dentist or dental specialist to the Dental Service and reports to the Chief, Dental Service.
• Will function as an equal member within the larger team of staff dentists and auxiliary staff.
• Individuals with specialized training in a particular specialty may be assigned section chief responsibilities for that subspecialty and may function as the primary clinician or subject matter expert responsible for formulating policy, procedures, education and training affecting the daily clinical operations of the subspecialty.
• As a staff dentist, the incumbent will be responsible for providing consultation and treatment within the scope of their specific clinical privileges.
• As a staff dentist, the incumbent may provide education and training to members of the medical staff through various conferences, committees and lecture series.
• The incumbent may be assigned administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical, educational and administrative committees, task groups or special projects.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• **Work Schedule:** Intermittent **Telework**: Not Available **Virtual**: This is not a virtual position.
• **Relocation/Recruitment Incentives**: Not Authorized **Permanent Change of Station (PCS)**: Not Authorized **Requirements** ---------------- ### **Conditions of employment** * All qualified candidates encouraged to apply.
• 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 evaluation/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.
• ### **Qualifications** 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.
• **Dentist Basic Requirements** **Education.** 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.

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