The incumbent serves as a Oral Surgeon and provides dental care services for the Dental Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs Lexington Healthcare System. Incumbent provides comprehensive clinical services to Veterans and their families within the MHCL. Incumbent performs general dental assessments and treatment In a multi-disciplinary setting.

Duties

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

Requirements

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.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Lexington VA Health Care System 2250 Leestown Road Lexington, KY 40511 US
• Name: Addison Davault
• Phone: (618) 751-1407
• Email: [email protected]