Dentist (Service Chief) Sign on Bonus & EDRP
Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Responsibilities Located in the Rogue Valley, White City allows easy access to Metro-area of Medford while remaining engrossed with nature.
White City is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Oregon, in the Rogue Valley.
It is about nine miles north of Medford and 34 miles north of the California border.
Enjoy the scenic drives to either Crater Lake, Oregon's only National Park, and to the mountain resort Lake of the Woods.
Take a family-friendly hike to a waterfall or ride the only section of the Pacific Crest Trail that's open to mountain bikers.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Authorized to highly qualified applicants EDRP Authorized:
This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.
You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date.
Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Contact VHA.
ELRSProgramSupport@va.
gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more The VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (VA SORCC) Service Chief, Dental Service, serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard, corrective, restorative or preventative measures.
The Service Chief oversees the daily operations within the VA SORCC Dental Clinic.
Duties include:
Supervising Staff (Dentists, Dental Assistants) Develops performance metrics for all provider classification Monitors compliance with the VHA Dental Quality Indicators (QI) that are published monthly Assessing & allocating resource needs as necessary Responsible for fiscal oversight (within the service line) Other duties as assigned Work Schedule:
8:
00am to 4:
30pm PST Compressed/Flexible:
Available Telework:
Per Agency Needs (Ad-hoc) Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment 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.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
Qualifications 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 Citizenship:
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Education:
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 Residency:
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 License and Registration:
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.
English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.
S.
C.
7402(d) and 7407(d).
Physical Standards:
Must pass a pre-employment examination.
See below for additional information.
Service Chief Roles:
In addition to the above, Dentists in these roles must demonstrate effectiveness coordinating and managing interdisciplinary collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to optimize the care of patients under their purview.
It is expected individuals in these roles serve on a full-time basis.
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:
Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); Light carrying under 15 pounds; Straight pulling 2 hours; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking 3 hours; Standing 3 hours; Kneeling (1.
5 hours); Repeated bending 2 hours; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Clear Speech.
Environmental Factors:
Radiant energy; Electrical energy; Working closely with others; Working alone.
Education 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/.
Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.
e.
, medical, religious or pregnancy).
VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.
If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Responsibilities Located in the Rogue Valley, White City allows easy access to Metro-area of Medford while remaining engrossed with nature.
White City is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Oregon, in the Rogue Valley.
It is about nine miles north of Medford and 34 miles north of the California border.
Enjoy the scenic drives to either Crater Lake, Oregon's only National Park, and to the mountain resort Lake of the Woods.
Take a family-friendly hike to a waterfall or ride the only section of the Pacific Crest Trail that's open to mountain bikers.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Authorized to highly qualified applicants EDRP Authorized:
This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.
You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date.
Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Contact VHA.
ELRSProgramSupport@va.
gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more The VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (VA SORCC) Service Chief, Dental Service, serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard, corrective, restorative or preventative measures.
The Service Chief oversees the daily operations within the VA SORCC Dental Clinic.
Duties include:
Supervising Staff (Dentists, Dental Assistants) Develops performance metrics for all provider classification Monitors compliance with the VHA Dental Quality Indicators (QI) that are published monthly Assessing & allocating resource needs as necessary Responsible for fiscal oversight (within the service line) Other duties as assigned Work Schedule:
8:
00am to 4:
30pm PST Compressed/Flexible:
Available Telework:
Per Agency Needs (Ad-hoc) Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment 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.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
Qualifications 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 Citizenship:
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Education:
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 Residency:
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 License and Registration:
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.
English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.
S.
C.
7402(d) and 7407(d).
Physical Standards:
Must pass a pre-employment examination.
See below for additional information.
Service Chief Roles:
In addition to the above, Dentists in these roles must demonstrate effectiveness coordinating and managing interdisciplinary collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to optimize the care of patients under their purview.
It is expected individuals in these roles serve on a full-time basis.
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:
Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); Light carrying under 15 pounds; Straight pulling 2 hours; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking 3 hours; Standing 3 hours; Kneeling (1.
5 hours); Repeated bending 2 hours; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Clear Speech.
Environmental Factors:
Radiant energy; Electrical energy; Working closely with others; Working alone.
Education 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/.
Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.
e.
, medical, religious or pregnancy).
VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.
If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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