The Local Chief Dentist, Advanced Clinic (O-6) supervises dental staff, manages clinic operations, ensures compliance with IHSC and ICE policies, delivers direct patient care, oversees safety protocols, and participates in quality improvement. Requires DDS/DMD, 6+ years clinical experience, 2+ years supervisory experience, and strong oral surgery skills. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

Qualifications:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is considered hazardous duty in a detention setting. Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self). Work necessitates some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency situation, such as running short distance, prolonged standing and working in an austere environment.