U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Albany, New York, United States
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and requires a full and unrestricted dental license in the United States. Applicants must meet specific individual eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit the EDRP application within four months of start date. Duties
Diagnose oral and maxillofacial conditions Administer local and moderate sedation Perform simple and complex dental extractions Place dental implants and perform bone grafting techniques Treat tumors of the maxillofacial region and perform TMJ surgery Plan and execute implant surgical guide planning and other pre‑prosthetic surgery Perform alveoloplasty and other surgical procedures Perform hard and soft tissue biopsy and treat orofacial infections Repair oral soft tissue lacerations and extract impacted teeth Develop and supervise oral surgery rotations for VA dental residents Qualifications
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or dental medicine degree from a CODA‑approved school Current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a U.S. State or District of Columbia Completed residency in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience treating medically compromised patients American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) board certification preferred Pay and Benefits
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus and regular salary increases. 50‑55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays and one day paid absence for CME). Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contribution. Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care coverage. Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage. No physician employment contract and no restriction on moonlighting. Requirements
Proficient in written and spoken English Background/security investigation required; selective service registration required for males Pass pre‑employment physical examination Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program required Must be willing to serve a probationary period and complete online onboarding process
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and requires a full and unrestricted dental license in the United States. Applicants must meet specific individual eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit the EDRP application within four months of start date. Duties
Diagnose oral and maxillofacial conditions Administer local and moderate sedation Perform simple and complex dental extractions Place dental implants and perform bone grafting techniques Treat tumors of the maxillofacial region and perform TMJ surgery Plan and execute implant surgical guide planning and other pre‑prosthetic surgery Perform alveoloplasty and other surgical procedures Perform hard and soft tissue biopsy and treat orofacial infections Repair oral soft tissue lacerations and extract impacted teeth Develop and supervise oral surgery rotations for VA dental residents Qualifications
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or dental medicine degree from a CODA‑approved school Current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a U.S. State or District of Columbia Completed residency in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience treating medically compromised patients American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) board certification preferred Pay and Benefits
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus and regular salary increases. 50‑55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays and one day paid absence for CME). Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contribution. Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care coverage. Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage. No physician employment contract and no restriction on moonlighting. Requirements
Proficient in written and spoken English Background/security investigation required; selective service registration required for males Pass pre‑employment physical examination Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program required Must be willing to serve a probationary period and complete online onboarding process
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