Dentist - Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon
What you'd do
The Indianapolis, IN VA Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified, full-time, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon. The Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures.
Major duties
The Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon duties include, but are not limited to: Proficient in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and post treatment in medically complex patients. Experience and competency in all phases of oral maxillofacial surgery including but not limited to dentoalveolar surgery, complex dental extractions, treatment of orofacial infections, preprosthetic surgery, placement, and removal of osseointegrated implants, diagnostic and surgical procedures consistent with the treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathosis and diagnosis of temporomandibular dysfunction. Provides consultative or emergency services on patients referred from other sections of the Ambulatory Care Center. Completes accurate and timely encounter documentation of the services provided in the electronic health record. Ability to work collegially with other dentists, physicians, and employees in our facility. They should possess the skills, both interpersonal and professional, to work with residents and students in our service. Advanced understanding and use of the computerized record system and understanding of the VA dental eligibility criteria. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Dentist Basic Requirements A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. ~AND~ Completed, or you are currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Preferred Experience: Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
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