Surgery physician

U.S. Army 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education loan repayment

Accessions bonus

No-cost health/dental care for you and

30 days vacation annually

Commissary and PX privileges

Uniformed Services Blended Retirement

Job summary

U.S. Army 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion seeks an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to provide expert care for Soldiers and their families, with access to cutting-edge technology and opportunities in research, education, and leadership training.

The role supports humanitarian missions and a comprehensive benefits package within the Army Dental Corps. Candidates must hold a DDS/DMD, complete an ADA-accredited OMFS program, be a U.S.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD from ADA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Completion of an advanced specialty in oral & maxillofacial surgery (ADA-accredited).
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to practice dentistry in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral & maxillofacial surgical care to Soldiers and their families.
• Research diseases of military relevance and contribute to medical education.
• Lead and participate in health promotion programs and staff activities within Army Dental Corps.

Skills

Leadership training

Research participation

Education

DDS/DMD from ADA-accredited program

Advanced OMFS specialty training (ADA accredited)

U.S. citizenship

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