Dentist- EDRP Authorized

Dentist- EDRP Authorized

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Dallas, Texas

Salary Range: $124308 - $280000 Per Year

Job Summary: The VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas, Texas is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive dental health services for patients.

Major Duties:

• This position is located in the Dental Service at at the main campus of the VA North Texas Veterans Health Care System (VANTH CS), Dallas, TX. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Functions or Scope of Duties: The General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services. Specifically, the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: a. Patient Care: i. Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity ii. Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions. iii. Administer local anesthesia. iv. Perform routine and complex restoration of teeth. v. Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth. vi. Perform alveoloplasty and other routine surgical procedures. vii. Perform prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures, full dentures, partial dentures, crowns, and fixed bridge work. viii. Perform implant restorations. ix. Perform routine endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teeth. x. Perform routine and surgical procedures within the scope of a general dentist. xi. The responsibilities of the position include overall administrative and clinical responsibility for all aspects of your dental clinic(s). The Dental Service Administrative Officer and other members of the Dental Service will support you in this, as you deem necessary. You will work with the Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Dental Lab Technicians, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residents (GPR) assigned to the Dental Service. xii. The incumbent coordinates assignment of responsibilities commensurate with the responsibilities expected of these individuals to maintain efficient clinic operations. b. Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization i. Demonstrates proper infection control procedures. ii. Completes annual mandatory Infection Control Training c. Information Management i. Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information. ii. Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. iii. Protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion. iv. Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in the computer access agreement. d. Patient Safety i. Modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position). ii. Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients. iii. Participates in patient identification and time out per Joint Commission requirements. iv. Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress. v. Completes annual mandatory patient safety courses. e. Employee Education i. Complies with Employee Education requirements of 40 hours/year. ii. Completes mandatory annual safety training sessions per medical center policy. iii. Continuing Education will be identified, planned, supported, documented and validated for each Employee. The scope of practice that a specific provider may perform is defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30am- 4pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Qualifications: Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. 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. Residency or Comparable Experience: Completion of an approved residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. Licensure and Registration: Dentists (Except Residents). Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia. The dentist must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Residents (Independent and Integrated Programs). Graduates of approved United States and Canadian schools of dentistry must have 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 before the second year of VA residency, or, for integrated programs, meet any licensure, registration or other equivalent requirements established for residents of non-VA hospitals with which the VA facility is affiliated for training purposes. The resident must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active current licensure. English Language Proficiency: Dentists, including residents, appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Preferred Experience: Completion of a GPR, AEGD program or 5 years experience in dentistry. Minimum 3 years of clinical experience, with preference for prior VA or public health experience. Strong knowledge of VA Community Care policies and dental eligibility criteria. Prior experience managing dental referrals or working within a managed care or public health setting. Familiarity with VA's electronic health record systems (e.g., CPRS, VistA, or Cerner). Experience with quality assurance and performance improvement in dental care. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: This position may require potentially long periods of continued Light lifting under 15 pounds, Light carrying under 15 pounds, Straight pulling for .5 hours, Pushing for 1 hour, Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking for 1 hour, Standing for 4 hours, Repeated bending for 3 hours, Both legs required, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Both eyes required, Depth perception, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Ability to distinguish shades of colors, Hearing (aid may be permitted). See VA Handbook and Directive 5019.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/13/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12951504. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-13