About this opportunity
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lists this General Dentist (Sign-On Incentive) opportunity in town of tomah, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
Recruiting for two Dentist at the Tomah VAMC. Clinic hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday. Federal holidays are excluded from normal clinic hours of operation. Compressed work schedule may be considered after completion of orientation. ***This position is eligible for a Recruitment/Relocation Incentive. ***See benefits section below for more information.
Duties
This position requires proficiency and productivity in all areas of General Dentistry including restorative - prosthodontics - endodontics - periodontics - and oral surgery
The 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
General Dentist to perform duties and responsibilities in the Dental Clinic
Duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Function as a full team member of the interdisciplinary team serving patients at Tomah VA Medical Center
Patient population includes medically compromised - outpatients - inpatients - and nursing home patients
Provide complete range of dental care to patients including removable and fixed prosthodontics - periodontics - oral surgery - restorative dentistry - endodontics - and restoration of implants
- Follow-up clinic visits for existing dental problems
Document assessments and plan 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
BLS certified from an AHA approved course
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
Practices and fosters the belief in peers that caregiving is best achieved through kindness and compassion and families - friends and loved ones are vital to the healing process
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - Day tour Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Approved for this position
Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Who can apply
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