IN-IVH-Part Time Dentist

Indiana licensed dentist; part-time, 8 hours per week (can be split into 1 or 2 days)

Dentist Scope of Work for Indiana Veterans Home

Providers focus on age-related dental issues, managing conditions like Alzheimer s, and treating patients onsite at Indiana Veterans Home 1-2 days a week (up to 8 hours total).

Conduct initial oral assessments and interpreting portable radiographs.

Designing daily mouth care plans and overseeing fluoride applications or cleanings.

Performing fillings, treating periodontal disease, extracting loose/decaying teeth, and repairing or relining dentures.

Prescribing necessary antibiotics or analgesics and coordinating with the facility's medical staff regarding polypharmacy (managing dry mouth and side effects of resident medications).

Assessing resident oral health using standardized nursing facility assessment tools to maintain regulatory compliance.

Educating nursing and caregiving staff on how to safely and effectively provide daily oral hygiene for residents with cognitive or physical decline.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
Current unrestricted state of Indiana dental license.	Required	0
Proficiency in general dentistry: exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, and crowns	Required	2	Years
Experience with geriatric dental care and age-related oral health conditions (dry mouth, root caries, periodontal disease)	Required	2	Years
Experience complying with CDC & OSHA infection control standards including strict protocols for PPE, handwashing & disposal of single use items.	Required	2	Years
Must meet OSHA, HIPAA, CMS, ISDH and VA guidelines.	Required	2	Years
Current CPR certification	Required	0
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited institution	Required	0
Familiarity with dental implants and prosthodontics preferred	Desired	0
Prior experience in a VA, military, or federally qualified health center (FQHC) setting	Highly desired	0
Experience with sedation dentistry or patients with physical/cognitive disabilities.	Highly desired	0

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question2	What is your candidate's email address?
Question3	Where does your candidate currently reside (City & State)?
Question4	If selected for engagement, your candidate s hourly Pay Rate must be -/hour. The Provider Markup for this position is 40%. Do you agree to these requirements?
Question5	Position is 8 hours per week, can be 1 full day or 2 partial days. IVH provides supplies needed for services. There is no on-call requirement. Does candidate accept this schedule?
Question6	Please confirm what EMR experience candidate has experience with.