Biloxi Dentist

General Dentist – $210,000–$240,000 | 50+ Days PTO | No Contract | Mississippi Gulf Coast

The VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System is seeking a full-time General Dentist to join our established dental team serving Veterans along the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast. This is an opportunity to practice comprehensive dentistry in a collaborative, mission-driven environment without production quotas or private practice overhead.

Located along the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi Gulf Coast offers white-sand beaches, boating and fishing, championship golf courses, award-winning coastal cuisine, vibrant entertainment, and an affordable cost of living. It’s an ideal setting for physicians seeking coastal lifestyle combined with federal career stability.

Position Responsibilities: include comprehensive oral examinations and treatment planning; restorative procedures; extractions; removable prosthodontics; preventive services; management of complex dental conditions; and collaboration with specialty services to ensure high-quality outcomes for Veterans.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary range $210,000–$240,000. Generous paid time off totaling 50–55 days annually (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, plus 5 days CME leave). Eligibility for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility. Federal pension and Thrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent with match). Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave. Malpractice coverage with tail. Possible relocation incentive for highly qualified candidates. No physician employment contract and minimal restrictions on outside practice.

Qualifications: DDS or DMD from an ADA/CODA-accredited program. Active, full, and unrestricted dental license in any U.S. state or territory. Commitment to serving Veterans and delivering high-quality patient-centered care. Candidates within 6 months of completing required training and licensure may be considered.

If you are seeking stability, exceptional benefits, meaningful work, and the opportunity to serve those who have served our nation, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Contact:

Ruby Wallace

Physician & Provider Recruiter

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

The Best Care and the Best Careers…The mission of the Veterans Healthcare System is to serve the needs of America's veterans by providing primary care, specialized care, and related medical and social support services. To accomplish this mission, the VA needs to be a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system that provides excellence in health care value, excellence in service as defined by its customers, and excellence in education and research, and needs to be an organization characterized by exceptional accountability and by being an employer of choice.

VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System… consists of a VHA facility in Biloxi, Mississippi. TVA Gulf Coast Veterans HCS also has Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) and/or Outpatient Clinics in Mobile, Alabama; and Pensacola and Panama City, Florida, serving the four counties along the Alabama Gulf Coast, seven counties along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and the seven counties of the Florida Panhandle.  The VA Gulf Coast Veterans HCS is a tertiary care facility classified at Clinical Referral Level Two. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services with state-of-the-art technology, education, and research. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, medicine, surgery, psychiatry, psychology, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, extended care, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. The VA Gulf Coast Veterans HCS is privileged to serve over 50,000 veterans.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast… overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico and 26 miles of scenic coastal beaches. Residents can enjoy our world-class golf courses and championship fishing. Take in the artistic and historical museums.  After a day of fun, you can begin an exciting evening with dinner at a local seafood restaurant before heading off to enjoy 24-hour gaming at one of the coast’s casino resorts. Mississippi's Gulf Coast hosts plentiful family attractions and is an ideal place to raise a family. For more information concerning the Biloxi Community, please visit:

http://www.biloxi.ms.us/