The Dentist (Endodontist) serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures within the scope of endodontics specialty for the Albuquerque VA - Raymond G. Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center - New Mexico Health Care System within VISN 22 Desert Pacific Healthcare Network.
Duties
- Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity
- Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions
- Administer local anesthesia
- Perform routine and complex endodontic procedures
- Perform simple and complex endodontic surgical procedures
- Perform root-end fillings
- Perform temporary restorations of teeth
- Place posts and core on teeth as indicated
- Other associated dental procedures consistent with the scope performed by Endodontist in the community
- Be able to review CT scan pertinent to endodontic assessment as indicated
Work Environment
Albuquerque offers an unmatched work-life balance, nestled between the stunning Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande. Discover your next career opportunity in a place where you can thrive both professionally and personally!
Benefits
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageCompetitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAFederal health / vision / dental / term life / long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification)Free liability protection with tail coverage providedRequirements
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. Service agreement required.
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