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Veterans Health Administration is Hiring a Dentist (Oral Surgeon) Lexington, KY Near Lexington, KY

Qualifications:

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Dentist Basic Requirements

• A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. ~AND~
• Completed, or you are currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. ~AND~
• Currently hold, or will hold, a current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.

Preferred Experience: A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant.

References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-3 Dentist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

Physical Requirements: Light carrying, under 15 pounds; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aid permitted); mental and emotional stability.

Responsibilities:

This vacancy will remain open until filled.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

The Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting for a Dentist (Oral Surgeon). The Dentist (Oral Surgeon) will function in Dental Service. The Dentist (Oral Surgeon) duties include:

• Performing dentoalveolar surgery in a medically compromised patient population.
• Providing oral surgery treatment in both outpatient clinic and operating room settings.
• Treating orofacial infections and trauma.
• Performing pre-prosthetic surgery.
• Placing dental endosseous implants.
• Conducting diagnostic procedures consistent with the practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS).
• Providing surgical treatment and biopsy of oral and maxillofacial pathology.
• Performing hard and soft issue grafting procedures consistent with the practice of OMFS.
• Will be working with 1st and 5th year Oral Surgeon Residents from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
$15,000.00 potential bonus yearly based on performance reviews.
26 days of Vacation, 13 days of Sick Leave, 11 days of National Holiday,
10 days of Authorized Absence for education, and $1,000.00 reimbursement for CME.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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