Dentist (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)

SummaryThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (1-5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.DutiesVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageThe General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty servicesSpecifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Diagnose radiographic examinations of the oral cavityDiagnose pathological or irregular oral conditionsAdminister local anesthesiaAdminister moderate sedationPerform simple and complex extractions of teethPerform alveoloplasty and other pre-prosthetic surgery.Place dental implantsTreatment of benign tumors of the maxillofacial regionSurgical and non-surgical treatment of TMJRepair of simple and complex facial fracturesKnowledge of digital systems including implant surgical guide planningUse of various bone grafting techniques for reconstruction of the jawsAbility to perform H & P for operative casesCompetent in BLS and ACLSDuties include oversight of 2 OMS residents from Meharry and VanderbiltOMS practice includes complex extraction cases - dental implants - bone grafting - TMJ surgical and non-surgical treatment - facial pain - benign pathology - pre-prosthetic surgery - knowledge of digital systems - and collaboration with staff dentists/specialistsThe scope of practice that a specific provider may perform is defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging processWork Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM CST Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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