Dentist - Endodontist

Job Description 

Join our Team at the Department of Veterans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Stockton, CA as a Dentist - Endodontist! 

The Endodontist appointed to the Medical Staff of the VA Northern California Health Care System assigned to Dental Service is an independent, licensed practitioner that holds a full and unrestricted license in any state. Endodontists will be graduates of an ADA accredited dental school and where applicable will be graduates of an accredited residency in the applicable Endodontic Specialty residency.

The Provider will perform only those privileges for which approval has been granted by the Medical Center Director prospectively and in writing. Privileges will be renewed per medical staff bylaws and facility regulations.

An Endodontist provides direct patient care in a hospital or outpatient setting to adults with or without acute and chronic medical conditions and serves as a consultant to other healthcare providers. The endodontist is experienced in interpretation of dental radiographs and in delivery of diagnostic consultations and clinical dental treatments as outlined in their individual approved privileges. The incumbent is assigned as a staff dentist or dental specialist in the Dental Service and reports to the Chief, Dental Service.

The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Function as an equal member within the larger team of staff dentist and auxiliary staff.
• Responsible for providing consultation and treatment within the scope of their specific clinical privileges.
• Provide education and training to members of the medical staff through various conferences, committees, and lecture series.
• May be assigned administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical, education and administrative committees, task groups or special projects. 

Benefits and Features

• Expected Salary Range from $265K - $285K (negotiable based on candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience)
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

We encourage you to consider VA employment in Stockton, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun and new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.