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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dentistry - Oral Surgery Job with Veterans Health

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dentistry - Oral Surgery Job with Veterans Health Administration in Memphis, TN 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Memphis VA Medical Center has an opening for a part-time Oral Surgeon that carries the opportunity for full-time, as well as a dual academic appointment with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). The position reports directly to the Chief of Dental Care. This position requires experience with the medical and surgical needs of both inpatient and outpatient needs.

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The Medical Center consists of one main campus and ten community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). It’s a 1a-complexity tertiary care facility and part of the largest healthcare system in the world. It’s located in one of the fastest growing Veteran-populated regions in the United States. The facility provides comprehensive care to over 47,000 veterans in a 52-county area of Western Tennessee, Northern Mississippi, and Northeast Arkansas. It includes 236 inpatient beds with a 26-bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit and offers in-house radiation therapy. It’s also a teaching hospital, providing guidance to a full range of residents, fellows, and patient care services utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Performing dentoalveolar surgery Providing oral surgery treatment in both outpatient clinic and operating room settings. Treating orofacial infections and trauma Performing pre-prosthetic surgery. Placing dental endosseous implants Conducting diagnostic procedures consistent with the practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). Providing surgical treatment and biopsy of oral and maxillofacial pathology. Performing hard and soft tissue grafting procedures consistent with the practice of OMFS. Supervising of General Dental Practice and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents.

Highlights of this position include:

Experience-Based Salary $232,400-$300,000 Work Schedule: Mon-Fri: 8AM-4:30PM: Periodic on Call CME Reimbursement: Possible $1000 per year (Must be Board Certified) Malpractice Liability Protection with tail coverage Participation in clinical research trials Faculty Appointment-University of TN Health Science Center

Requirements:

DDS BE/BC in Oral Surgery Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at UTHSC Full and unrestricted license from ANY state US Citizenship Be proficient in the written and spoken use of the English language

We Offer:

Paid Time Off: 26 paid vacation days, 13 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays, 5 paid CME attendance days Pay Incentives: Regular salary increases and annual performance bonus Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Retirement: Traditional Federal Pension (5-year vesting) and Federal 401K with up to 5% agency match No Contract: No Physician/Provider Employment Contracts and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Area Overview:

The medical center is located in the metropolitan area of Memphis, TN, on the bluffs of the Mighty Mississippi River. It’s the hub of the United States and is known as the birthplace of Blues, Rock & Roll, and low & slow-cooked barbecue.

It’s also home to the infamous Grizzlies NBA Team! You can savor your way through the ‘cue capital of the world and explore the best of Memphis-style barbecue from hole-in-the-wall hidden gems to world-class dining experiences! You’ll get it all on the Memphis barbecue trail. Many know Memphis as being home to “Memphis-Style Barbecue”, but it’s also the “Wing Capital” of the world with more chicken establishments (200+) than barbecue joints.

Plan a visit and enjoy the nightlife on Beale Street, take a tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland, or a visit to the historic Peabody Hotel and watch the royal ducks walk the red carpet. The options are unlimited!

Apply today and become a part of the world’s largest healthcare system and serve those who served the nation.

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