Summary

The Orlando VA Healthcare System is excited to announce an opening for an Oral Surgeon within our Dental Service team. This is a unique opportunity to provide exceptional care to Veterans - work alongside passionate professionals - and make a real difference in the lives of those who have served our country. Join us and help shape the future of dental care at the VA!

Duties

• 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
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• The Dentist assigned will provide oral surgery treatment in both outpatient clinic and operating room settings
• They also provide specialty dental procedures like root canal - restorations - and dentures
• Other major duties include but - are not limited to: Perform admissions - work-up and performance of surgical procedures of patients with illnesses - injuries and disorders of both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions
• Perform dental-alveolar surgical procedures - reduction of facial fractures - placement of dental implants and biopsy procedures in a medically compromised patient population
• Perform routine and complex extraction of teeth - exostosis removal and routine pre-prosthetic surgeries
• Provide over site and advisement to dental staff and residents assigned to the work area
• Perform procedures within scope of Oral Surgery in the OR and dental clinic as indicated
• Perform H&P - hospital admissions - discharges and rounds as needed
• Treat orofacial infections and trauma
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs)
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not required EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.