Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Dental Service, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, board certified/board eligible Staff Dentist. 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 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. Approved schools are (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA), in the list published 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 certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. ~AND~ Completed, or you are currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, 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. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Preferred Experience: Residence training experience, hospital experience or have been practicing for over 5 years Good computer skills and understanding of electronic record keeping. Prior VA experience. 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. Physical Requirements: Placement in this position is subject to meeting the physical requirements of this position. Pre-placement medical examination is required: Functional Requirements. Light lifting, under 15 pounds. Light carrying, under 15 pounds. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Walking 1-2 hours. Standing 1-2 hours. Both legs required. Ability to rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other. Specific visual requirement: Magnification Loupes. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of colors. Hearing (aid may be permitted). Hearing without aid. Environmental Factors Excessive noise, intermittent. Unusual fatigue factors: eye, hand, neck and back. Vibration. Working closely with others. working alone. rental instrument. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Major Duties and Responsibilities: The staff dentist is responsible for seeing patients in consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Other duties include: responding to patient telephone calls informing patients of test/lab results, renewing medication prescriptions, giving telephone or e-mail advice to other providers, and administrative duties, as assigned. On-call responsibilities are shared among the dentists. entering accurate, complete, timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record. Proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients. Reporting and unsafe conditions to supervisory and/or appropriate officials. Assisting in orientation of new staff, and providing patient and family education, including informed consent which is documented according to corresponding VA policies. Assisting with educating dental residents. Maintaining supplies, equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency. Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday-Friday. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
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