ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON

U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Repayment of qualified education loans

Accessions bonus eligibility

No-cost medical and dental care

30 days of paid vacation

Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges

Enrollment in the Blended Retirement System

Specialized leadership training

Job summary

The U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion seeks an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join the health care team. This role involves examining, diagnosing, and caring for Soldiers and their families, using advanced technology and participating in medical education.

Key benefits include educational loan repayment, low-cost health care, 30 days paid vacation, and opportunities for specialized training. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery or a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from an ADA-accredited program and be U.S. citizens.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine or combination degree from an ADA-accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited advanced specialty education program in oral & maxillofacial surgery.
• Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (waiver possible).
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and provide care for Soldiers and their families.
• Research diseases of military relevance and participate in medical education.
• Perform health promotion programs and special staff functions.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine

Completion of an advanced specialty education program in oral & maxillofacial surgery

Job description

PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NATION'S DEFENDERS

As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon on the U.S. Army health care team, you'll use cutting-edge technology to examine, diagnose and provide care for Soldiers and their families. You may research diseases of military relevance, participate in medical education, command medical units, conduct patient care and health promotion programs and perform special staff functions in health support. Additionally, when you join the Army Dental Corps, you'll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefit package. Join us and work alongside professionals at the top of their fields while helping expand the boundaries of oral & maxillofacial surgery.

Benefits may include:

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving
• Based on your area of concentration, you may be eligible for an accessions bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving
• No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• Specialized training to become a leader in the military dental community

Requirements:

• A Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine or a combination Doctor of Dental Surgery/Doctor of Medicine degree from an American Dental Association (ADA)-accredited dental program in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or Canada
• Completion of an advanced specialty education program in oral & maxillofacial surgery that is accredited by the ADA and acceptable to the Surgeon General
• Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)
• License to practice dentistry
• Must be a U.S. citizen