Basic Life Support (BLS), Business Processes, CPR Certification, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Communication Skills, Consulting, Dentistry, Disease Treatment, Federal Government, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Hospital Systems, ISO 9001, Implants, Medicine, Operational Strategy, Outpatient Care, Pathology, Patient Care, Process Development, Project/Program Management, Prosthetics, Quality of Care, Sockets, Strategic Planning, The Joint Commission (TJC), Willing to Travel
Job Title: General Dentist
Specialty: General Dentistry
Site: Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS)
Location: 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, Florida 32827 (also covers Lake Baldwin VA Clinic, Viera VA Clinic, and Daytona Beach VA Clinic as needed)
Duration: 1 year contract with the possibility of four 1-year extensions
Shift Schedule:
- Hours: 6:30 AM 8:00 PM (rotating shifts)
- Days: Monday Friday; weekends and holidays as required on a rotating schedule
- PRN coverage available with a minimum of 20 hours/week; minimum 2 hours' notice for call-out coverage
How Many Shifts Needed Per Month: TBD (based on coverage needs)
Certifications:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) required
- Current and active dental licensure in any U.S. state or territory required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification required
- Credentialing and privileging per VHA Handbook 1100.19 required prior to start
Education: Graduate of an accredited dental school with DDS or DMD degree
Experience Needed: Sufficient clinical experience to provide comprehensive general dental care per VA Dentist qualification standards
Special Skills Needed:
- Proficiency in comprehensive dental examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Experience with restorative, prosthetic, endodontic, surgical, and preventive dental procedures
- Ability to perform minimal sedation/anxiolysis (oral only, single agent)
- Knowledge of oral pathology, oral medicine, and temporomandibular disorder management
- Strong communication and patient-centered care skills
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive dental examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area
- Provide treatment of caries, defective restorations, traumatic injuries, and occlusal therapy
- Perform prosthetic replacement of missing dentition (fixed and removable) and single implant restorations
- Provide non-surgical endodontic therapy, gingivectomy/gingivoplasty, and simple and surgical extractions
- Perform socket preservation, alveoplasty, and minor pre-prosthetic surgery (soft and hard tissue)
- Provide emergency dental treatment and non-surgical management of temporomandibular disorders
- Perform soft tissue intra-oral biopsy (less than 1 cm) and repair of minor intra-oral lacerations
- Provide localized delivery of chemotherapeutic agents and complete occlusal adjustment
- Collaborate with other health care professionals and comply with all OVAHCS policies, HIPAA, and VA mandatory training requirements
- Travel to dental outpatient clinics (Lake Baldwin, Viera, Daytona Beach) when coverage is needed
Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.