Dentist (Remote - Part Time)

Job Summary

Job Description: Part Time General Dentist

Location: Remote – Supporting five VA sites in Missouri:

• Kansas City VA Medical Center
  Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital
  John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital
  St. Louis VA Medical Center-Jefferson Barracks
  John J. Pershing Veterans’ Administration Medical Center

Reports To: VA Office of Dentistry

Compensation: 105/hr

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; position will not exceed 30hrs a week.

Position Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking licensed General Dentists to support the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act Dental Pilot Program. Dentists will review and assess community care dental treatment plans, ensuring compliance with VA standards, accuracy of proposed care, and high-quality outcomes for Veterans.

Primary Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Review ~8,750 community dental treatment plans annually.

• Verify accuracy, necessity, and appropriateness of proposed treatments.

• Document findings and recommendations in VA’s electronic record system.

• Communicate with VA and community dentists to clarify or adjust treatment plans.

• Participate in peer reviews, training, and quality assurance activities.

• Submit monthly reports on activities and outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

• DMD or DDS degree from an ADA-accredited institution.

• Must have a clear, active, and unrestricted license in the State of Missouri.

• Successful completion of NBDE exams.

• Minimum 2 years of recent full-time clinical experience; VA experience preferred.

• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and electronic health record systems.