Staff Dentist

The opportunity

The Veterans Health Care Systems of the Ozarks is recruiting for a full-time Staff Dentist who is s responsible for seeing patients in consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The incumbent will respond to patient telephone calls, informing patients of test/lab results, renewing medication prescriptions, giving telephone or e-mail advice to other providers, and administrative duties, as assigned. On-call responsibilities are shared among the dentists. Source: USAJOBS. Location filters use the first US location; review all duty locations and eligibility in the announcement.

Compensation & benefits

175000–250000 USD / PA

Benefits not disclosed

Working & learning conditions

Weekly schedule not disclosed

Mentorship: unknown

Employment

employee · schedule not confirmed

Days and hours

Not confirmed

Guarantee and compensation formula

$175,000–$250,000 per year

Deductions and draw

Not confirmed

Bonuses and support

Not confirmed

Benefits

Not confirmed

Practice conditions

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Contract and growth

Not confirmed

Requirements

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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Placement in this position is subject to meeting the physical requirements of this position. Pre-placement medical examination is required. Functional Requirements: Light lifting, 15 pounds Light carrying, under 15 pounds Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Near vision correctable at 13'"to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 Specific visual requirement 20/50 ONE 20/100 OTHER Hearing (aid may be permitted) Specific hearing requirements, Ability to hear conversational voice Mental and Emotional Stability Ability to read printed material without strain (glasses permitted) Environmental Factors: Dust Fumes, smoke, or gases Working around machinery with moving parts Working closely with others Protracted or irregular hours of work Who may apply: Confirm in the announcement. Confirm citizenship, license, grade-specific experience, and hiring-path eligibility.

Deadline: 2026-09-25

Posted: 2026-09-15

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