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. 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. 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: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting. ["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 non­judgmental, 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. General Dentist to perform duties and responsibilities in the Dental Clinic. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\n- 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.\n- Provide complete range of dental care to patients including removable and fixed prosthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, endodontics, and restoration of implants.\n- Follow-up clinic visits for existing dental problems.\n- Document assessments and plan of care for each patient in accordance with policies and procedures.\n- Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure continuity of patient care.\n- Collaborate and act as a patient advocate.- Maintain knowledge of new and current clinical methods.\n- BLS certified from an AHA approved course. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]