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Dentist | Prosthodontics Job | Pittsburgh, PA 15240-1003
Dentist - Prosthodontist Needed at Pittsburgh VA HJ Heinz Campus
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Dentist-Prosthodontics
Employment Type: Full-Time
Telemedicine : No 
Practice Type: Hospital Employee
Loan Assistance: NoJob Description
Dentist - Prosthodontist Opportunity – HJ Heinz VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA (Aspinwall)
Description: The VA in Pittsburgh seeks a highly qualified, board-certified Prosthodontist to care for Veterans at our HJ Heinz campus in Aspinwall, PA. The practitioner will provide services in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment care.
Among the most innovative and forward-looking in the nation, the VA in Pittsburgh provides exceptional healthcare to our nation’s Veterans, trains America’s future healthcare providers, and conducts research that contributes to medical advancements. The VA offers incredible work-life balance with a generous benefits package including a multi-tiered retirement system (VA contributes 16.6% to pension and 5% match to a 401k plan), health/vision/dental insurance, and 37-50 days of paid leave per year.
Practice Highlights:
- The individual will be experienced and competent in all phases of Prosthodontics including but not limited to:
- fabrication of fixed, complete, and removable dental prostheses;
- simple and complex dental rehabilitations;
- treatment of the severely worn dentition;
- treatment of orofacial trauma;
- treatment planning for preprosthetic surgery;
- restoration of osseointegrated dental implants;
- diagnostic procedures consistent with the practice of Prosthodontics;
- treatment of cosmetic and functional defects resulting from service trauma and other procedures consistent with the practice of Prosthodontics.
- The individual must be proficient in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment care in all the above areas. They must be trained and competent in providing Basic life Support (BLS). They must be able to manage medically complex patients and provide appropriate prosthodontic treatment.
- The individual must be able to work collegially with other dentists and physicians, and should possess the skills, both interpersonal and professional, to work with residents in Prosthodontics, other dental specialties and Advanced General Dentistry.
- Assignment includes advanced understanding and use of the computerized record system.
Work Schedule: Full time, Mon – Fri, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Basic Requirements:
- DDS or DM from a school approved by Secretary of VA, AND
- Completion of, or currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients, AND
- Hold a license at time of appointment in any US state or territory
- Preferred: Master of Science in Dentistry MS/MSD
Benefits Highlights:
- Salary $235,000 - $315,000
- Regular cost of living pay increases and eligible for annual performance bonuses
- 50-55 days of paid time off (including annual leave, sick leave, and 11 Federal holidays)
- Federal health/dental/vision/long-term care insurance offered
Pittsburgh Highlights:
- Family-friendly city with low cost of living and affordable housing in green, beautiful neighborhoods
- Abundant historical/cultural sites and events including the Carnegie Museums (Art, Natural History, Science, and Andy Warhol), a multitude of other visual/performing arts institutions, and a lively music scene featuring local, national, and international stars.
- Plenty of outdoor activities with green parks for hiking/biking (Schenley Park, Frick Park, and Highland Park) and rivers for canoeing and kayaking.
- If you are a sports fan, Pittsburgh is home to the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates professional teams.
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