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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Dentist (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Base Pay Range $280,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr

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

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The General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services

Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Diagnose radiographic examinations of the oral cavity

Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions

Administer local anesthesia

Administer moderate sedation

Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth

Perform alveoloplasty and other pre-prosthetic surgery.

Place dental implants

Treatment of benign tumors of the maxillofacial region

Surgical and non-surgical treatment of TMJ

Repair of simple and complex facial fractures

Knowledge of digital systems including implant surgical guide planning

Use of various bone grafting techniques for reconstruction of the jaws

Ability to perform H & P for operative cases

Competent in BLS and ACLS

Duties include oversight of 2 OMS residents from Meharry and Vanderbilt

OMS 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/specialists

The scope of practice that a specific provider may perform is defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM CST Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Benefits Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave – 13 days of sick leave – 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

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