Hybrid Dentist
Department of Veterans Affairs · Albany, New York, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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Department of Veterans Affairs · Albany, New York, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
Department of Veterans Affairs · Albany, New York, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
Department of Veterans Affairs · Albany, New York, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
Department of Veterans Affairs · Albany, New York, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
Department of Veterans Affairs · Albany, New York, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
Department of Veterans Affairs · Albany, New York, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location(s): Albany, New York
Salary Range: $150000 - $210000 Per Year
Job Summary: The Albany Stratton VA Medical Center is currently looking for a full-time Dentist. This position is located in the Department of Dental, Dental Service, Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, and supports the Network 2 Mission to care for our Veterans with compassion and excellence. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care and dental as well as teaching and resident supervision within the Dentistry Section.
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Qualifications: To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. The following are requirements for appointment as a Dentist in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Dentist Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Degree of doctor of dental surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed. (2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence. Licensure and Registration: Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia. The dentist must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Residency Training: Completion of an approved residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. English Language Proficiency: Dentists, appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Preferred Experience: Completion of a CODA approved residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-3 Dentist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Must be able to physically and mentally perform the duties in a hospital setting under normal and emergent conditions. Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; use of fingers; both hands required; standing up to 1 hour per day; near/far vision correctable; hearing aid permitted. Environmental factors - working closely with others. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
How to Apply: To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. To apply for this position online complete steps 1 and 2 above by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/26/2026 to receive consideration. Please note, this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to apply online before the closing date click here and include the CBTE-12716399-25-NB in the Notes field. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-26