Part-Time Oral Surgeon with fulltime potential
Department of Veterans Affairs
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Memphis, Tennessee
Company
Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Provider Opportunity
Memphis VA Medical Center
The Memphis VA Medical Center has an opening for a part-time Oral Surgeon that carries the opportunity for full-time, as well as a dual academic appointment with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). The position reports directly to the Chief of Dental Care. This position requires experience with the medical and surgical needs of both inpatient and outpatient needs.
The Medical Center consists of one main campus and ten community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). Itâs a 1a-complexity tertiary care facility and part of the largest healthcare system in the world. Itâs located in one of the fastest growing veteran-populated regions in the United States. The facility provides comprehensive care to over 47,000 veterans in a 52-county area of Western Tennessee, Northern Mississippi, and Northeast Arkansas. It includes 236 inpatient beds with a 26-bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit and offers in-house radiation therapy. Itâs also a teaching hospital, providing guidance to a full range of residents, fellows, and patient care services utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
Duties include but are not limited to:
¡ Performing dentoalveolar surgery
¡ 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 tissue grafting procedures consistent with the practice of OMFS.
¡ Supervising of General Dental Practice and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents.
Highlights of this position include:
¡ Experience-Based Salary $232,400-$300,000
¡ Work Schedule: Mon-Fri: 8AM-4:30PM: Periodic on Call
¡ CME Reimbursement: Possible $1000 per year (Must be Board Certified)
¡ Malpractice Liability Protection with tail coverage
¡ Participation in clinical research trials
¡ Faculty Appointment-University of TN Health Science Center
Requirements:
¡ DDS
¡ BE/BC in Oral Surgery
¡ Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at UTHSC
¡ Full and unrestricted license from ANY state
¡ US Citizenship
¡ Be proficient in the written and spoken use of the English language
We Offer:
¡ Paid Time Off: 26 paid vacation days, 13 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays, 5 paid CME attendance days
¡ Pay Incentives: Regular salary increases and annual performance bonus
¡ Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
¡ Retirement: Traditional Federal Pension (5-year vesting) and Federal 401K with up to 5% agency match
¡ No Contract: No Physician/Provider Employment Contracts and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Area Overview:
The medical center is located in the metropolitan area of Memphis, TN, on the bluffs of the Mighty Mississippi River. Itâs the hub of the United States and is known as the birthplace of Blues, Rock & Roll, and low & slow-cooked barbecue. Itâs also home to the infamous Grizzlies NBA Team! You can savor your way through the âcue capital of the world and explore the best of Memphis-style barbecue from hole-in-the-wall hidden gems to world-class dining experiences! Youâll get it all on the Memphis barbecue trail. Many know Memphis as being home to âMemphis-Style Barbecueâ, but itâs also the âWing Capitalâ of the world with more chicken establishments (200+) than barbecue joints. Plan a visit and enjoy the nightlife on Beale Street, take a tour of Elvis Presleyâs Graceland, or a visit to the historic Peabody Hotel and watch the royal ducks walk the red carpet. The options are unlimited!
Apply today and become a part of the worldâs largest healthcare system and serve those who served the nation.
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
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05/19/2025
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