ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON

U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment of qualified education loans

Accessions bonus based on concentration

No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care

30 days of paid vacation annually

Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges

Enrollment in Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System

Specialized training for military leadership

Job summary

The U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade is seeking an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to play a vital role in the lives of our nation's defenders. You will utilize cutting-edge technology to care for Soldiers and their families, while also engaging in research and participating in medical education.

This role offers numerous benefits including repayment of qualified education loans, no-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family, and a competitive benefit package. Join us in making a difference in our Soldiers' lives.

Qualifications

• Completion of an advanced specialty education program in oral & maxillofacial surgery accredited by the ADA.
• License to practice dentistry in the United States.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and provide care for Soldiers and their families.
• Research diseases of military relevance and participate in medical education.
• Command medical units and conduct patient care programs.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine or equivalent

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

• 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