Dentist-Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives Authorized

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a highly qualified full-time Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon for the Cincinnati - OH VA Medical Center. This role involves providing quality patient care and performing a variety of surgical procedures in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate must be proficient in all aspects of Oral Maxillofacial surgery, hold a full and unrestricted license to practice, and be a graduate of an accredited dental school. This position offers daytime hours with the possibility of 24/7 responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and unrestricted license to practice in any state.
• Experience in performing complex exodontia and bone grafting.
• Graduates of ADA accredited dental school required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
• Perform surgical procedures for facial trauma and pathological conditions.
• Administer local anesthesia and manage patient care.

Skills

Proficiency in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Experience in General Dentistry Procedures

Ability to Administer Local Anesthesia

Knowledge of Health and Safety Standards

Education

Graduation from ADA accredited dental school

Graduation from an accredited residency program

Job description

Summary

The Cincinnati - OH VA Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified full time Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. A Relocation/Recruitment Incentive has been authorized and may be offered to the selected applicant.

Duties

• The Oral Maxillofacial Surgery dental officer at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals
• The individual will perform specific duties within their approved scope of practice
• The Dentist should be proficient in all aspects of Oral Maxillofacial surgery and limited general dentistry procedures
• Dentists will be graduates of an ADA accredited dental school and where applicable - will be graduates of an accredited residency program
• They are also independent licensed practitioners who hold a full and unrestricted license to practice in any state
• Dentist providers are Staff Dentists or Staff Dental Specialists and report to the Chief - Dental Service
• Dentist providers provide direct patient care for inpatients and outpatients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting as assigned
• Further - dentist providers provide consultative services for patients referred from other outpatient services/clinics - inpatient wards and/or urgent care/emergent care areas of the VA Medical Center or Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The duties - roles - and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following: Provides and reviews radiographic and oral cavity examinations for patient consultation to include work-up - admission - medical/dental specialty and inter-disciplinary care - completion of surgical procedures - and providing post-operative and follow-up care of patients of the oral and maxillofacial regions
• Performs dento-alveolar surgery - including simple surgical and complex exodontia - pre-prosthetic surgery - bone grafting - sinus and ridge augmentation - vestibuloplasty and implant placement procedures
• Performs oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures including but not limited to treatment of facial traumatic injuries/facial fractures
• treatment of pathological conditions such as benign cysts/tumors - orthognathic surgery - biopsy procedures and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) surgery
• Practices safety - health - and infection control standards - and demonstrating knowledge in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)
• Administer local anesthesia
• May be asked to perform other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday Daytime hours with 24/7 responsibilities
• However - must be available to meets the needs of the department and medical center
• Will establish a tour of duty as per need of service
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized