Dentist (Oral Surgery) - Maxillofacial

Dentist (Oral Surgery)

The North Florida/South Georgia Gainesville VA Healthcare System's Dental Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Dentist (Oral Surgery). Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. The Dentist provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals. The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Be experienced and competent in all phases of OMS including but not limited to dentoalveolar surgery and complex dental extractions, treatment of orofacial infections, treatment of orofacial trauma, preprosthetic surgery, placement of osseointegrated implants, diagnostic procedures consistent with the practice of OMS, surgical treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathosis, and grafting procedures including harvesting of graft material consistent with the practice of OMS.
• Must be proficient in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment care in all the above areas.
• Must be trained and competent in providing IV moderate sedation and be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Must be able to manage medically complex patients, including inpatients, and to perform a history and physical.
• Must be able to work collegially with other dentists and physicians, and should possess the skills, both interpersonal and professional, to work with residents in OMS, other dental specialties and General Practice Dental Residents.
• Assignment includes advanced understanding and use of the computerized record system.
• Develop and supervise a rotation program of University affiliate students, residents and VA Dental Residents with the objective to improve the efficiency of operations and allowing each Resident to have a fair opportunity for professional advancement.
• Preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases, injuries and malformation of the teeth, jaws and the oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures.
• Performing comprehensive surgical care, including extractions (pulling teeth) and oral cancer screening.
• Performing oral and facial reconstruction surgery to repair damage from traumatic injury or serious illness.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs