Career Center

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/31/2026. The first cut-off date is 2/3/2026. Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled. Applications will only be accepted from all US Citizens

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.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
• Education: 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
• Residency or Comparable Experience: 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
• Licensure and Registration: 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
• English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Preferred Experience: These preferences are highly desired but are not required: Board Eligible or certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Minimum of four (4) years of American Dental Association accredited program in Oral Surgery Must have completed an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited DDS/DMD Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally - and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• The North Florida/South Georgia Gainesville VA Healthcare System's Dental Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Dentist (Oral Surgery)
• Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program
• The Dentist provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals
• The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice
• Other duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Be experienced and competent in all phases of OMS including but not limited to dentoalveolar surgery and complex dental extractions - treatment of orofacial infections - treatment of orofacial trauma - preprosthetic surgery - placement of osseointegrated implants - diagnostic procedures consistent with the practice of OMS - surgical treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathosis - and grafting procedures including harvesting of graft material consistent with the practice of OMS
• Must be proficient in assessment - diagnosis - treatment and post-treatment care in all the above areas
• Must be trained and competent in providing IV moderate sedation and be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Must be able to manage medically complex patients - including inpatients - and to perform a history and physical
• Must be able to work collegially with other dentists and physicians - and should possess the skills - both interpersonal and professional - to work with residents in OMS - other dental specialties and General Practice Dental Residents
• Assignment includes advanced understanding and use of the computerized record system
• Develop and supervise a rotation program of University affiliate students - residents and VA Dental Residents with the objective to improve the efficiency of operations and allowing each Resident to have a fair opportunity for professional advancement
• Preventing - diagnosing - and treating diseases - injuries and malformation of the teeth - jaws and the oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures
• Performing comprehensive surgical care - including extractions (pulling teeth) and oral cancer screening
• Performing oral and facial reconstruction surgery to repair damage from traumatic injury or serious illness
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs)
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized