Summary

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.

Duties

• The prosthodontist is a board-eligible or board-certified specialist who provides the full scope of prosthodontic care to eligible Veterans - including fixed - removable - and implant prosthodontics and complex restorative rehabilitation
• The position carries independent clinical privileges granted through the facility credentialing and privileging process and functions as the primary prosthodontic resource for the Dental Service and its referring providers
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Provides comprehensive prosthodontic treatment - including: Fixed prosthodontics: single crowns - fixed partial dentures - and full-arch fixed restorations
• Removable prosthodontics: complete dentures - removable partial dentures - overdentures - and immediate dentures
• Implant prosthodontics: restoration of single and multiple implants - implant-supported and implant-retained overdentures - and full-arch fixed implant prostheses - in coordination with the surgical provider
• Complex and full-mouth rehabilitation - including management of severe tooth wear - occlusal disease - and esthetic and functional reconstruction
• Evaluation and management of temporomandibular disorders and occlusal problems within the scope of privileges
• Comprehensive examination - diagnosis - prognosis - and sequenced treatment planning for assigned and referred patients
• Urgent and emergency dental care as assigned
• Complete - timely documentation of all care in CPRS consistent with VHA recordkeeping standards
• Consultation and treatment planning Serves as prosthodontic consultant to general dentists and other dental specialists within the Dental Service and across the VISN
• Participates in the local dental implant board - contributing restorative-driven treatment planning - evaluation of prosthetic feasibility - and assessment of non-conventional modalities where indicated
• Reviews and advises on community care prosthodontic and implant treatment plans referred for concurrence - applying SOP and eligibility criteria
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized