Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Oral Surgeon to join our medical team. As an Oral Surgeon, you will be responsible for performing surgical procedures to treat various medical conditions. You will work at the Veterans HealthCare Medical Center, providing high-quality care to Veterans. If you are passionate about surgery and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Duties:

• Perform surgical procedures on patients according to established guidelines and protocols
• Conduct pre-operative consultations and assessments to determine the best course of treatment
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans
• Monitor patients during and after surgery to ensure their safety and well-being
• Provide post-operative care instructions and follow-up appointments for patients
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of all surgical procedures

Experience:

• Minimum of [2] years of experience as a Surgeon
• Proficient in surgical techniques and procedures
• Strong knowledge of medical principles, practices, and ethics
• Familiarity with medical equipment and instruments used in surgery
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, colleagues, and staff members

Skills:

• Knowledge of infection control protocols and practices to maintain a sterile surgical environment
• Ability to assess patient conditions through vital signs monitoring and patient assessment techniques

Work Schedule: 2 days a week; 8:00a to 4:30p

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 16 per week

Surgery

Schedule: 8 hour shift Work setting: In-person

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: . 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: .

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.