Discover a Fulfilling Career with the Department of Veterans Affairs

Are you a dedicated and skilled Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon seeking a rewarding career serving America's heroes? The Nashville VA Medical Center (VAMC) is looking for a talented professional to join our exceptional team.

Why Choose Nashville VAMC?

• Impactful Work: Provide comprehensive surgical care to our nation's veterans, enhancing their quality of life and well-being.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Professional Growth: Access to cutting-edge technology, continuous learning opportunities, and potential for academic involvement with affiliated universities.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced schedule with generous benefits, including paid time off, insurance options, retirement plans, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a range of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, including but not limited to complex extractions, dental implants, bone grafting, TMJ surgical and non-surgical treatment, facial pain management, benign pathology treatment, and pre-prosthetic surgery.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of advanced digital systems in patient care.
• Collaborate closely with staff dentists and specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Provide oversight and mentorship to two OMS residents from Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University.
• Participate in the education and training of residents and medical students.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in compliance with VAMC policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program.
• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS).
• Unrestricted dental license to practice in the United States.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care to veterans.

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: Based on training, experience, and local labor market.
• Guaranteed Salary Increases: Regularly scheduled raises.
• Licensure:1 full & unrestricted active U.S. license.
• Malpractice Insurance: VHA physicians are covered under federal tort laws.
• Employment Flexibility: No employment contracts, noncompete clauses, or restrictive covenants.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 50-55 days off per year
• And More!

Apply Today

If you are passionate about oral health and surgical excellence, and you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country, we want to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, send your CV to Jason.tafoya@va.gov. To schedule a time to speak, copy and paste the following URL into your browser: https://outlook.office365.com/book/JasonTafoyaVA@DVAGOV.onmicrosoft.com/

Become a part of a healthcare team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the utmost respect for our veterans.

Join Nashville VAMC today!

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About Veterans Health Administration

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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