Dentist (Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeon)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Durham, NC, seeks an Oral Surgeon to join the Dental Service as an active member of the interdisciplinary team within the Durham VA Healthcare System. The incumbent provides direct supervision of the Oral Surgery Residency Program.

The position offers a comprehensive total rewards package and opportunities to lead, teach, and contribute to quality patient care within a renowned veterans health system.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of dental surgical services, including assessment and using the most appropriate techniques in his or her subspecialty.
• Orders diagnostic tests, discriminates between normal and abnormal findings, and makes appropriate treatment decisions.
• Plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches.
• Involved in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
• Provides leadership guidance and consultation on units to which assigned, and supervises and teaches house staff and trainees.
• Serves as a consultant to other staff and trainees and assists in the implementation of treatment plans.

Job description

Summary
The Oral Surgeon is an active member of the Dental Service interdisciplinary team and within the Durham VA Healthcare System. The incumbent provides direct supervision of the Oral Surgery Residency Program.

Summary
The Oral Surgeon is an active member of the Dental Service interdisciplinary team and within the Durham VA Healthcare System. The incumbent provides direct supervision of the Oral Surgery Residency Program.
Duties

• Provides a full range of services including assessment and using the most appropriate techniques in providing quality care in his or her subspecialty Performs appropriate evaluations for patients Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences - and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members Orders diagnostic tests and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions Ensures that the practice of medicine is consistent with Joint Commission - CARF - VA policies and procedures - and clinical practices Involved in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives Provides leadership guidance and consultation on units to which assigned Involved in the supervision and teaching of house staff and other trainees assigned to unit Serves as a consultant to other staff and trainees and assist in implementation of treatment plans Plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs - designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches A offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized