Dentist-Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Provided Pay Range

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The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified full time Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon. This is an open, continuous announcement; applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.

• Provide quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals.
• Perform specific duties within the approved scope of practice.
• Proficiency in all aspects of Oral Maxillofacial surgery and limited general dentistry procedures.
• Provide direct patient care for inpatients and outpatients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, as assigned.
• Provide consultative services for patients referred from other outpatient services, clinics, inpatient wards, urgent care/emergent care areas, or Community‑Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
• Perform radiographic and oral cavity examinations, work‑up, admission, medical/dental specialty and inter‑disciplinary care, surgical procedures, and post‑operative follow‑up of patients of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
• Perform dento‑alveolar surgery—including simple surgical and complex exodontia, pre‑prosthetic surgery, bone grafting, sinus and ridge augmentation, vestibuloplasty, and implant placement procedures.
• Perform oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures including treatment of facial traumatic injuries/facial fractures, benign cysts/tumors, orthognathic surgery, biopsy procedures, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery.
• Practice safety, health, and infection control standards; demonstrate knowledge in the use and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment (RME).
• Administer local anesthesia.
• May be asked to perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday daytime hours with 24/7 responsibilities; must be available to meet the needs of the department and medical center; will establish a tour of duty as needed.

• Dentist graduates of an ADA accredited dental school; where applicable, graduates of an accredited residency program.
• Independent licensed practitioner with a full and unrestricted license to practice in any state.
• Experience performing the procedures listed in Duties and Responsibilities.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Government Administration