The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in beautiful Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is seeking a Chief of Dental Service to lead a high-performing dental team. Combine clinical excellence with executive leadership while enjoying an outstanding quality of life in southeast Missouri, serving the men and women who have served our Nation.
Serve as the Chief of Dental Service at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where you'll lead a dedicated team providing exceptional oral health care to America's Veterans. This executive leadership position combines clinical practice with strategic oversight, program management, and quality improvement in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life with affordable living, short commutes, and easy access to Lake Wappapello, the Current River, and Mark Twain National Forest while building a rewarding career serving those who have served our Nation. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Eligible Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years).
For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov. The Chief of Dental Service serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures.
Provides the administration of the Dental Service in compliance with applicable VHA, VISN, Medical Center and Dental Service Handbooks, Directives, Policies and Procedures. The Chief of Dental Service shall be knowledgeable of all disciplines of clinical dentistry as listed below. The chief should also possess the expertise and competency to perform their specific scope of practice defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process.
Oral Surgery Prosthodontics Periodontics Endodontics Orthodontics Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
The degree must be accredited by the, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or (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.
Tracy.Sheppard@va.gov · 573-300-5592
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $260000 – $300000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This is a Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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