ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON | NASHVILLE, TN

Department of Veterans Affairs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs' Nashville VA Medical Center is seeking an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to provide exceptional surgical care to America's Veterans. The role includes complex extractions, implants, bone grafting, TMJ treatment, facial pain management, and pre-prosthetic surgery, with opportunities to educate residents and students.

Candidates should hold a DDS or DMD, completed an OMS residency, and be ABOMS certified or board eligible with a full U.S. dental license.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD required; must have completed an accredited Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency.

Responsibilities

• Complex extractions
• Dental implants and bone grafting
• TMJ surgical and non-surgical treatment
• Facial pain management
• Benign pathology treatment
• Pre-prosthetic surgery
• Advanced digital systems and treatment planning
• Resident and student education

Education

DDS or DMD

ABOMS board certification or board eligible

Job description

Serve Veterans. Teach the Next Generation. Build a Career with Balance.

The Nashville VA Medical Center is seeking an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our team and provide exceptional surgical care to America's Veterans.

If you're looking for meaningful clinical work, opportunities to teach and mentor, and the stability and benefits of a VA career-this opportunity deserves a look.

WHY CONSIDER THE NASHVILLE VA?

Meaningful Work - Use your surgical expertise to directly improve the health and quality of life of Veterans.

Teach & Mentor - Provide oversight and mentorship to OMS residents from Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University, with opportunities to participate in resident and medical student education.

Collaborative Practice - Work alongside dentists, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

Work-Life Balance - Build a rewarding surgical career while enjoying the stability, time off, and benefits available through VA employment.

Competitive Compensation - Salary based on training, experience, and the local labor market.

Scheduled Salary Increases

Generous Paid Time Off - Approximately 50-55 days per year

Federal Malpractice Coverage - VHA clinicians are covered under federal tort law.

No Employment Contract, Noncompete Clause, or Restrictive Covenant

License Flexibility - One full and unrestricted active U.S. dental license may qualify you to practice with VA.

YOUR PRACTICE MAY INCLUDE

• Complex extractions
• Dental implants and bone grafting
• TMJ surgical and non-surgical treatment
• Facial pain management
• Benign pathology treatment
• Pre-prosthetic surgery
• Advanced digital systems and treatment planning
• Resident and student education

WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Candidates should hold a DDS or DMD, have completed an accredited Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency, and be ABOMS board certified or board eligible, with a full and unrestricted U.S. dental license.

Bring your surgical expertise to Nashville-and build a career serving those who served.