Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized. The primary mission of the Dental Department of the VA Dublin Health Care System (VHADUB) is to provide comprehensive, appropriate and effective oral health care, essential to veterans' medical needs as delineated in statute, in an atmosphere which promotes continuous improvement in the quality of that care. 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. Grade Determinations: 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 (.5 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking ( 1 hour); Standing (3 hours); Repeated bending (3 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; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of color; Hearing (aid permitted); Emotional / Mental stability under stress; Typing/ computer work (6 hours); Basic life support skills (Chest compressions). ["The Chief of the Dental Service of the VA Dublin Health Care System is responsible for defining the vision, mission and scope of the Service and assuring effective performance of Service functions in support of the mission, vision and goals of the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 7, and the VA Dublin Health Care System (VHADUB).Consistent with these responsibilities, the Chief of the Dental Service either directly or indirectly supervises the performance of all staff privileged and/or employed in the Service at all clinical sites and reports directly to the Chief of Staff, VHADUB. In the course of fulfilling his/her role, the Chief of the Dental Service also interacts with staff of other services, Chiefs of Dental Services at other VA' s, staff of the VA Office of Dentistry, with representatives of affiliated institutions, professional organizations, and veterans' groups, and with individual veterans. KEY FUNCTIONS Integrating the Service into the primary functions of the VHADUB. Coordinating and integrating interdepartmental and intradepartmental services. Developing and implementing policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services. Recommending a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care/services. Determining the qualifications and competence of Service personnel who provide patient care services and who are not licensed independent practitioners. Continuously assessing and improving the performance of care and services provided. Maintaining quality control programs, as appropriate. Orienting and providing in-service training and continuing education of all persons in the Service in collaboration with staff of other services. Recommending staffing, space, equipment and other resources needed by the Service Participating in the selection of sources for needed services not provided by the Service or the VHADUB. Adopting and enforcing rules and regulations concerning patients' /residents' health care and safety, as well as the protection of their personal and property rights. Designating a person to act in his/her absence so that administrative direction is provided at all times Establishing and implementing patient/resident care policies, personnel policies, and other policies of the Service and VHADUB. Evaluating and implementing, as feasible, any recommendations from VHADUB committees and consultants. Maintaining ongoing liaison with the governing body, with other clinical staff, and with administrative staff through regularly scheduled meetings and periodic reports. Providing direct patient care consistent with his/her clinical privileges. Providing guidance to staff in meeting assigned monitors: Oral Exam Monitor; Fluoride use Monitor; Medically compelling Patient Monitor. Assuming responsibility for: all clinically related activities of the Service; all administratively related activities of the Service; continuing assessment of the professional performance of all individuals who have delineated clinical privileges; recommending to the medical staff the criteria for and scope of clinical privileges recommending clinical privileges for each privileged member of the service Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm\nTelework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]