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

• ***This is an open continuous announcement
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager weekly until position is filled
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Duties of the Dentist at the Syracuse VA Medical Center include - but are not limited to: Proficiency and productivity in all areas of General Dentistry including restorative - prosthodontics - endodontics - periodontics - and oral surgery
• This 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
• Provide professional guidance to dental hygienists and dental laboratory technicians Provide mentorship to dental team - residents - and students Practice in accordance with accepted professional standards - organizational values - and with a commitment to excellent customer service
• Provide oversight of dental residents as needed
• Incumbent should possess computer skills - good work ethics - administrative skills - and be able to function productively in a clinical environment
• Incumbent will also perform other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm (or as determined by the needs of the service) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact vha.elrsprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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