DENTIST (Rolla)

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

Discover Rolla A vibrant mix of outdoor adventure, family fun, unique shopping, and great local eats. From splashing around at Splash Zone Waterpark and exploring scenic trails and play areas at Rolla Lions Club Den & Park to browsing treasures at the Rolla Antique Mall, there's always something to enjoy. Rolla's charming downtown brings food, music, markets, and Route 66 energy together, making it easy to savor local dining and weekend entertainment. Whether you're looking for relaxation, recreation, or a taste of small-town charm, Rolla has something for everyone. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8-430pm Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn15edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Dentist Job Duties: Major Duties include but not limited to: 1. Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity and provide interpretation of imaging. 2. Review of medical history and apply knowledge to patient management. 3. Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions. 4. Perform treatment planning, including multi-step, complex plans with input from specialists as needed. 5. Administer local anesthesia. 6. Manage or perform routine and complex restoration of teeth. 7. Manage or perform routine extractions and other surgical procedures within the scope of a general dentist. 8. Manage or perform prosthetic dentistry, procedures within the scope of a general dentist. 9. Manage or perform routine dental implant restorations, within the scope of a general dentist. 10. Manage or perform routine periodontal procedures, within the scope of a general dentist. 11. Dentists also serve as on-call dentist for the hospital and rotate a week at a time in rotation with other staff dentists. 12. Basic functional experience in the use of a computer, to include electronic dental charting and record-keeping, e-mailing, and word processing.

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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.