The Albuquerque VA is currently recruiting for one Dentist (Endodontics) at the Raymond G. Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Endodontist dental officer serves as a practicing dentist who performs a fullrange of professional dental procedures in within the scope of endodontics specialty.
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. Additional Requirement: Must be specialty board eligible, at a minimum. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. Potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. May occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. Must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations and able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. Must be physically, emotionally, and mentally competent and able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to yourself or others.
Join us in Albuquerque, where your career and lifestyle come together in a community rich in culture, innovation and natural beauty. Nestled between the stunning Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande, Albuquerque offers an unmatched work-life balance. Discover your next career opportunity in a place where you can thrive both professionally and personally! Become apart of a dedicated healthcare system committed to excellence in patient care and community wellness. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The Dentist Endodontist shall be proficient in all aspects of Endodontics. Position duties for the Dentist Endodontist include but are not limited to the following: Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions. Administer local anesthesia. Perform routine and complex endodontic procedures. Perform simple and complex endodontic surgical procedures. Perform root-end fillings. Perform temporary restorations of teeth. Place posts and core on teeth, as indicated. Other associated dental procedures consistent with the scope performed by Endodontist in the community. Be able to review CT scan pertinent to endodontic assessment as indicated. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm