Endodontist

The Endodontist Dental Officer serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures within the scope of endodontics specialty. Provides direction of dental staff, supports education of trainees and is responsible for dental clinic administration as indicated at their assigned location. This position will require treating veterans at two VA Sites. Philadelphia, PA Wilmington, DE

This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) and will remain open until December 31, 2026. The initial cut-off for reviewing and referring eligible applicants will occur after the first five qualifying applications are received. After that point, additional eligible applicants will be referred at regular intervals, or as vacancies arise, until all positions are filled. Duties: 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 in Inpatient and outpatient settings. Specifically, the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity. Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions. Administer local anesthesia. Formulate suitable treatment plans based on the diagnosed dental condition. Perform endodontic surgery to clean canals that contain calcium deposits, assist in making accurate diagnoses, and treat damaged root surfaces or surrounding bone. Perform apicoectomies to treat persistent inflammation or infection occurring in the bony area around the end of the tooth. Maintain teeth that have previously undergone root canal procedures. Perform temporary restorations of teeth. Place post and core on teeth, as indicated. Perform other associated dental procedures consistent with the scope performed by endodontists in the community. Enter 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. Adhere to safety, health, and infection control standards, regulations and work practices, as well as ergonomic standards. He/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisory and/or appropriate officials. Assist in orientation of new staff, and provide patient and family education, including informed consent which is documented. according to corresponding VA policies. Assist with educating trainees including dental residents, dental students, dental assistant and hygiene students. Maintain supplies, equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency. Demonstrate knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME). Participate in performance improvement activities, disaster preparedness, administrative duties, and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief, Dental Service. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.