Non-surgical endodontic therapy
Gingivectomy/gingivoplasty
Simple and surgical extractions, socket preservation, and alveoloplasty
Minor pre-prosthetic surgery (soft and hard tissue)
Localized delivery of chemotherapeutic agents
Repair of minor intra-oral lacerations and traumatic wounds
Soft tissue intra-oral biopsy (less than 1 cm)
Minimal sedation/anxiolysis (oral only, single agent)
Emergency dental treatment
Oral pathology/oral medicine and non-surgical management of temporomandibular disorders
Complete occlusal adjustment
Post-mortem dental examination for identification purposes
Accurate, timely documentation in the VA electronic health record (CPRS); safeguarding of patient information per HIPAA and VA privacy requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree
Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia (candidates with any history of a restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily surrendered, or denied license cannot be considered)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Current DEA certificate
Ability to obtain VA credentialing and privileging through the OVAHCS Professional Standards Board prior to start
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Fluency in spoken and written English
Health and Compliance Requirements
Negative TB test (TST or IGRA) current within the past year; chest x-ray if positive
Proof of immunity: MMR and Varicella; proof of Tdap vaccination
Annual influenza vaccination (or mask requirement during flu season if contraindicated)
Hepatitis B vaccination series and bloodborne pathogen training
Completion of VA-required training (VA privacy/information security, HIPAA, CPRS orientation)
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: This role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often during long shifts, and to perform frequent bending, reaching, and repositioning while examining or treating patients. The employee must be able to lift or assist in moving patients up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, and possess the manual dexterity and fine motor skills required to perform physical examinations, procedures, and use medical equipment and instruments. The role also requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly to accurately assess patient conditions, and to respond quickly and effectively in emergency or high-acuity situations. Extended periods of concentration, standing, and walking throughout clinical areas should be expected. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
About Aptive
Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.
Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
