Role: IN-IVH-Part Time Dentist Job Id - (808913)
Location: IVH 3851 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906 – Onsite
Position is 8 hours per week, can be 1 full day or 2 partial days. IVH provides supplies needed for services. There is no on-call requirement.
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Interview process: Phone and in-person
Job description:
Indiana licensed dentist; part-time, 8 hours per week (can be split into 1 or 2 days)
Dentist Scope of Work for Indiana Veterans’ Home
• Providers focus on age-related dental issues, managing conditions like Alzheimer’s, and treating patients onsite at Indiana Veterans’ Home 1-2 days a week (up to 8 hours total).
• Conduct initial oral assessments and interpreting portable radiographs.
• Designing daily mouth care plans and overseeing fluoride applications or cleanings.
• Performing fillings, treating periodontal disease, extracting loose/decaying teeth, and repairing or relining dentures.
• Prescribing necessary antibiotics or analgesics and coordinating with the facility's medical staff regarding polypharmacy (managing dry mouth and side effects of resident medications).
• Assessing resident oral health using standardized nursing facility assessment tools to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Educating nursing and caregiving staff on how to safely and effectively provide daily oral hygiene for residents with cognitive or physical decline.
Skill matrix:
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Current unrestricted state of Indiana dental license.
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Required
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Proficiency in general dentistry: exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, and crowns
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Required
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2
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Years
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Experience with geriatric dental care and age-related oral health conditions (dry mouth, root caries, periodontal disease)
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Required
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2
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Years
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Experience complying with CDC & OSHA infection control standards including strict protocols for PPE, handwashing & disposal of single use items.
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Required
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2
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Years
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Must meet OSHA, HIPAA, CMS, ISDH and VA guidelines.
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Required
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2
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Years
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Current CPR certification
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Required
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Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited institution
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Required
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Familiarity with dental implants and prosthodontics preferred
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Desired
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Prior experience in a VA, military, or federally qualified health center (FQHC) setting
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Highly desired
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Experience with sedation dentistry or patients with physical/cognitive disabilities.
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Highly desired
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