Chief of Dental Service

The Alexandria VA Medical Center in Alexandria/Pineville, LA, is seeking a full-time, BC, Dentist to serve as the Section Chief of its Dental Service.  Known as the 'Heart of Louisiana', Alexandria/Pineville is quickly emerging as one of the nation's best places to start a business, raise a family, and explore the great outdoors.  National Geographic Traveler ranks Alexandria as one of America's top ten "wilderness towns" because of its incredible access to one of the country's most beautiful and expansive national forests.  Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and exceptional health of our veterans.  The Alexandria VA Health Care System is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring Americas Veterans. 

Highlights of this position include:

• Competitive Starting Salary $200,000 - $250,000
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:00pm; Compressed schedule may be authorized at supervisors discretion
• Ensures dental care is delivered in accordance with hospital policy, meeting or exceeding community standards and VHA national benchmarks
• Ensures dental care for patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings are smooth, patient centered, and safe
• Supervises all operational aspects of the Dental Service and professional staff
• Develops strong, collegial working relationships with other leaders within the medical center (both clinical and administrative), and with other service Chiefs/section heads
• Oversees the development and implementation of systems redesigns projects, quality improvements and assurance programs of inpatient services
• Recognizes and modifies care based on age, development, and cultural needs of patients

Additional Requirements:

• Board Certified Dentist (DDS)
• Three (3) year experience as a dentist
• One (1) year supervisory experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-Citizen candidates will be considered if a U.S. Citizen is not found
• Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State

 We offer:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided
• 26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time per year w/unlimited carry over; 11 paid holidays
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and separate 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Possible 5 days for CMEs and up to $1,000 per year (must be full-time with board certification)
• Recruitment/Relocation may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
• No Physician Employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting