Summary

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System's Dental Services is seeking an experienced and dynamic Oral Surgeon. The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of oral & maxillofacial surgery and limited general dentistry procedures. Candidate should be board eligible or boarded by the American Board of Oral & Maxillary Surgery This position is located at Bay Pines - Florida.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Scope of Duties: - The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of oral & maxillofacial surgery and limited general dentistry procedures
• Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: - Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity and its adjacent tissue and structures
• - Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions
• - Orders and/or interprets diagnostic measures - such as radiographic images - other imaging - models - etc
• - Administer local anesthesia
• - Complete dento-alveolar surgery - including simple - surgical - and complex exodontia - pre-prosthetic surgery - bone grafting - sinus and ridge augmentation - vestibuloplasty and implant placement procedures - Accomplish and arrange for patient consultation - work-up - admission - medical/dental specialty and inter-disciplinary care - completion of surgical procedures - and provide for post-operative and follow-up care of patients presenting with illnesses - injuries - and disorders of both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral & maxillofacial regions
• - Complete oral & maxillofacial surgical procedures including but not limited to treatment of facial traumatic injuries/facial fractures - treatment of pathological conditions such as benign cysts/tumors - orthognathic surgery - biopsy procedures - and TMJ surgery
• - Provides clinical supervision - treatment planning - and educational activities related to the Dental Service AEGD-1 Residency Program and to dental staff assigned to their clinic location as needed
• - Adheres to safety - health - and infection control standards - and demonstrates knowledge in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)
• - Responsible for clinic administration in compliance with VHA - Medical Center and Dental Service Directives - Policies and Procedures - The scope of practice that a specific provider may perform is defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process
• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am- 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized