Dentist (Regular Ft) - Dentist

Dentist (Regular Ft) - Dentist

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Saint Louis, Missouri

Salary Range: $180000 - $245000 Per Year

Job Summary: The St Louis VA Health Care system is looking for a Dentist that demonstrates the ability in the field of general dentistry or a dental specialty to perform the duties related to various professional activities of patient care and treatment without supervision. The applicant must be capable of assisting in maintaining accepted standards of professional care in VA facilities; and be capable of accepting full responsibility for the proper care and treatment of assigned patients within VA systems.

Major Duties:

• The position at VASTLHCS requires proficiency and productivity in all areas of General Dentistry including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery. The position requires 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. General Dentist performs duties and responsibilities in the Dental Service. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Function as a full team member of the interdisciplinary team serving patients at St. Louis VA Medical Center. Patient population includes medically compromised, outpatients, and inpatients. Provide complete range of dental care to patients including removable and fixed prosthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, endodontics, and restoration of implants. Ensure follow-up clinic visits for existing dental problems. Document assessments and plans of care for each patient in accordance with policies and procedures. Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure continuity of patient care. Collaborate and act as a patient advocate. Maintain knowledge of new and current clinical methods. Maintain all required licensures and compliance with required trainings. The Dentist treats all Veterans, families and guests with dignity and respect. Listens to and honors Veteran and family perspectives and choices. Veteran and family knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds are incorporated into the delivery of services in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner. Encourages and supports Veterans and families to participate in decision-making at the level they choose. The opportunity for individuals to make personal choices related to their healthcare experience should be paramount. Collaborates with Veterans and families on delivery of services to meet the needs of the Veteran. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Pay Schedule: The salary range listed in this announcement is a Base-Line Salary ($180,0,000-$245,000) range estimate for a full-time work schedule. Starting salary will be set based on locality (which may include a special pay rate depending upon location), as well as FT, PT or Intermittent employment.

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 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: Currently Practicing, VA experience, Residency (AEGD or GPR) Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: In Accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019. The Physical requirements of this position include the following tasks which may be performed intermittently: lifting of up to 10 lbs., sitting (4 hours), standing (2 hours), walking (2 hours), bending/stooping (1 hour), twisting (1/2 hour), simple grasping (4 hours), fine manipulation (6 hours), reaching above the shoulder (1/2 hour), and operating machinery (1/2 hour).

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 12/01/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12832026. 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: 2025-12-01