Oral Surgeon & Maxillofacial Specialist (EDRP Eligible)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligible

Relocation incentives

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for an Oral Surgeon at the VA Atlanta Health Care System Dental Service. This federal role offers an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT with ongoing consideration for vacancies as they arise.

The position includes patient evaluation, dental implant placement, emergency services, radiograph interpretation, and supervision of medical staff within a comprehensive benefits package. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, with no telework.

Qualifications

• OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• The oral surgeon provides evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and surgical and non-surgical treatment of oral diseases, and surgical placement and long-term maintenance of dental implants, on patients assigned to him/her by the VA Atlanta Health Care System Dental Service
• The oral surgeon provides consultative services on patients referred from other divisions/services of the VA Atlanta Health Care System and on patients referred from other VA facilities
• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday - 7:00am-3:30pm (subject to change based on agency needs) Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Responsibilities

• OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT, qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• An oral surgeon provides evaluation - diagnosis - prevention and surgical and non-surgical treatment of oral diseases - and surgical placement and long-term maintenance of dental implants - on patients assigned to him/her by the VA Atlanta Health Care System Dental Service
• The oral surgeon provides consultative services on patients referred from other divisions/services of the VA Atlanta Health Care System and on patients referred from other VA facilities
• The oral surgeon also provides emergency dental services upon proper referral from triage
• Interprets dental radiographs
• Treats diseases - injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region
• Treatment plans and places dental implants
• Provides education - training - mentoring - and clinical supervision to members of the medical staff through various conferences - committees and lecture series
• The oral surgeon has administrative responsibilities through participation in clinical - educational and administrative committees - task groups or special projects
• Dental staff Oral Surgeon performs administrative and other tasks as assigned by the Chief and/or Assistant Chief of the VA Atlanta Health Care System Dental Service
• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday - 7:00am-3:30pm (subject to change based on agency needs) Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for an Oral Surgeon at the VA Atlanta Health Care System Dental Service. This federal role offers an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT with ongoing consideration for vacancies as they arise.

The position includes patient evaluation, dental implant placement, emergency services, radiograph interpretation, and supervision of medical staff within a comprehensive benefits package. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, with no telework.