Dentist with Veterans Health Administration in Beckley, WV
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Application
Details
Posted: 18-Sep-23
Location: Beckley, West Virginia
Type: Full Time
Salary: 115,587 to 243,000
Categories:
Dentistry
Sector:
Health Care System
Internal Number: no.11
The VA Medical Center (VAMC), located in Beckley, WV, is an 18-bed general medical and surgical facility with a 50-bed Community Living Center (CLC). We are looking to add a BE/BC Hospitalist to our highly qualified care team, who is a highly motivated and shares our commitment to providing excellent care to our US veterans.
The Beckley, VA Medical Center is small enough to connect with the patients but big enough to still have some of the newest equipment available. We foster excellence through mentorship, leadership, and educational programs, giving you the tools, you need to serve our Veterans the best.
Other duties and responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
Routine exams and teeth cleaning
Restorative procedures, including fillings and crowns
Comprehensive surgical care, including extractions (pulling teeth) and oral cancer screening
Routine and advanced prosthodontic care, including bridges, dentures, and dental implants
Routine and advanced periodontal care, including root canals, gum treatments, and supporting bone care
Here are a few of the benefits for working at the Beckley VAMC:
Excellent compensation – Based on your qualifications, you will receive an excellent base salary with biennial market pay raises & annual cost of living pay raises
Sign-on incentive available – Up to $50,000 may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.
Student Loan Forgiveness (EDRP) - Up to $200,000 in student loan reimbursement available – Up to $40,000 per year for up to 5 years
Generous time away from practice – 26 days of annual leave, 13 annual sick days and 11 paid federal holidays
Insurance – Federal health / vision / dental / term life / long-term care available
Annual CME allowance with 5 days for attending CME events
Malpractice Insurance – Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
TSP/401K with up to 5% in VA matching contributions
Qualify fordefined federal pension after 5 years of federal service
Beckley, WV is a hidden gem of a small town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia. Because of its location, on Interstate 77 & Interstate 79, Beckley is known as the gateway to southern WV. It is rich in natural beauty, sweeping mountain views and cool, rushing mountain streams.
Beckley is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. We have hiking, fishing, hunting, whitewater rafting, mountain bicycling, kayaking, and several ski resorts and much more. We have multiple state parks with lots of amenities, as well as the National New River Gorge Park.
The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,298 health care facilities, including 171 medical centers and 1,113 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
Central Texas Veterans Health Care system provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, nutrition counseling, prosthetics, treatment for spinal cord injuries, women’s health care, and more. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple.
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