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 (1 to 5 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

• This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered and referred as vacancies become available
• The closing date is September 30th - 20206 - but it may close sooner if a selection for this vacancy is made
• Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon) The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connections with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective - restorative - or preventive measures
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• Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures
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• Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions
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• Accomplish admissions - work-up and performance of surgical procedures of patients presenting with illnesses - injuries - and disorders of both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions 4
• Accomplishes dental-alveolar surgical procedures - reduction of facial fractures - placement of dental implants and biopsy procedures
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• Provide safe and effective anesthesia services in the outpatient setting including intravenous sedation/general anesthesia
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• Active participant in the General Practice Residency and Maxillofacial Implant programs
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 0730-1600 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized for highly qualified applicants EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized