Dentist - Oral Surgery

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Duties This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENTApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become availableThe Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon) shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty servicesSpecifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Diagnose radiographic examinations of the oral cavityDiagnose pathological or irregular oral conditionsAdminister local anesthesiaAdminister moderate sedationPerform simple and complex extractions of teethPerform alveoloplasty and other pre-prosthetic surgery.Place dental implantsTreatment of benign tumors of the maxillofacial regionSurgical and non-surgical treatment of TMJRepair of simple and complex facial fracturesKnowledge of digital systems including implant surgical guide planningUse of various bone grafting techniques for reconstruction of the jawsAbility to perform H & P for operative casesCompetent in BLS and ACLSOMS practice includes complex extraction cases - dental implants - bone grafting - TMJ surgical and non-surgical treatment - facial pain - benign pathology - pre-prosthetic surgery - knowledge of digital systems - and collaboration with staff dentists/specialistsThe Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon also provides education - training - mentoring - and clinical supervision to members of the medical staff through various conferences - committees and lecture seriesThe Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon has administrative responsibilities through participation in clinical - educational and administrative committees - task groups or special projectsThe Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon performs administrative and other tasks as assigned by the Chief of the VA Atlanta Health Care System Dental ServiceVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageWork Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM ESTTelework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidateEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized