Dentist - Chief of Dental

Summary

The St. Cloud VA Health Care System is seeking a Chief of Dental to serve as a practicing dentist performing a full range of dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective - restorative - or preventive measures - while providing administration of the service line. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program.

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
• DUTIES:
  Provides administrative and clinical oversight of Dental Clinic which includes Staff Dentists - Specialty Dentists - Hygienists - Assistants and Administrative support staff
• Provides timely clinical determinations for Dental Community Care Request for Services (RFS)
• Provides full range of dental procedures to include treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases/dental health problems
• Provides prevention - diagnosis and treatment of diseases - injuries - and malformations of the teeth - jaws and human oral cavity and it's adjacent tissues and structures
• Develops performance metrics for all provider classification to drive performance and to direct desired behavior
• Actively engages in Quality Improvement activities including compliance and the VA credentialing/privileging process
• Utilizes customer service data for service recovery and service improvement strategies
• Prepares and analyzes data through various reports and data sources to facilitate management of the department
• Knowledgeable in compliance with accreditation standards and other survey/oversight entities
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00 pm Telework:
  Not Available Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Authorized for highly qualified applicants EDRP Authorized:
  This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200
  -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgram
  
  Support - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized