Dentist - Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon

Summary

The Indianapolis, IN VA Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified, full-time, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon. The Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures.

Duties

• The Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon duties include, but are not limited to: Proficient in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and post treatment in medically complex patients. Experience and competency in all phases of oral maxillofacial surgery including but not limited to dentoalveolar surgery, complex dental extractions, treatment of orofacial infections, preprosthetic surgery, placement, and removal of osseointegrated implants, diagnostic and surgical procedures consistent with the treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathosis and diagnosis of temporomandibular dysfunction. Provides consultative or emergency services on patients referred from other sections of the Ambulatory Care Center. Completes accurate and timely encounter documentation of the services provided in the electronic health record. Ability to work collegially with other dentists, physicians, and employees in our facility. They should possess the skills, both interpersonal and professional, to work with residents and students in our service. Advanced understanding and use of the computerized record system and understanding of the VA dental eligibility criteria. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.