Physician - Dentistry

The Southeast Louisiana VA Health Care Network is dedicated to advocating for a whole health system of care in each of our Medical Centers. This innovative approach empowers and equips our veterans to take charge of their health and well-being, allowing them to live life to the fullest. As part of this dynamic team, you will be instrumental in creating personalized health plans for our veterans, fostering healing relationships and environments, and connecting them back to their community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional healthcare that improves their health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Typical shift M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm, No Call
• Travel of up to 25% required
• Lead a growing dental program which serves about 70,000 Veterans.
• Accountable and for effective and efficient management as well as the supervision of the dental program and services
• Administrative, programmatic, clinical, and academic oversight of all dental program aspects to meet the needs of the Veteran population
• Ensuring compliance with all accrediting organizations’ standards that are applicable to dental
• programs
• Assures that performance measures are met, provides efficient management of resources and budgetary constraints, facilities a collaborative and collegial team environment, develops orientation and training of dental staff and identifies needs and concerns concerning the service
• May qualify for the Education Debt Reduction Program (up to $200K over a 5-year period) 

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: $290,000 - $318,000
• Generous Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and potential 5-day paid absence for CME.
• Retirement Benefits: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care, with many programs carrying into retirement.
• Flexibility: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• Professional Development: Up to 5 days’ paid leave and reimbursement of $1,000 per year.
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided 

Preferred Experience:

• Board Certified Dentistry required
• Fellowship training and prior leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated scholarly activities (e.g. research, education, and publications)

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-Citizen candidates will be considered if a U.S. Citizen is not found
2. Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia 

Highlights include:

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a lower cost of living with a high standard of living.
• Outdoor Activities: Hunting, fishing, abundant recreational opportunities and more.
• Rich Cultural Scene: Vibrant arts, festivals, music scenes, museums, and an array of dining options. Discover the Cajun difference.
• Warm Community: Friendly Southern hospitality and a strong sense of community.

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of veterans and looking for an enriching living experience, contact me today! [email protected]