Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

The Loma Linda VA is seeking an energetic, driven, and compassionate Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in sunny Southern California. The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System serves over 106,000 veterans across San Bernardino, Riverside, and Inyo Counties. This dynamic healthcare system features a state-of-the-art Medical Center, Community Living Center, Ambulatory Care Center, outpatient care sites, and a telehealth clinic.

Practice Info

• VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
• State-of-the-art Medical Center with 132 inpatient beds
• Community Living Center with 110 beds
• Advanced Ambulatory Care Center
• Seven convenient outpatient care sites
• Innovative Telehealth clinic

Shift & Schedule

• Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, face, and neck
• Perform surgical procedures such as extractions of teeth (including impacted wisdom teeth), surgical management of maxillofacial trauma (fractures, lacerations), treatment of oral pathology (tumors, cysts), and pre-prosthetic surgery for dental rehabilitation
• Manage patients with complex medical histories and provide consultative services
• Work closely with other medical and dental professionals (ENT, oncology, prosthodontics, anesthesiology, etc.) to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to veteran patients
• Document patient encounters clearly and accurately in the VA's electronic health record (EHR)
• Participate in departmental meetings, credentialing, and quality assurance activities
• Contribute to compliance with VA policies and regulatory requirements
• Provide education and supervision to dental residents, medical students, and other healthcare staff if affiliated with an educational program
• Participate in continuing medical/dental education to maintain surgical competencies
• Address the unique needs of veterans, including complex medical comorbidities, PTSD, or trauma history
• Advocate for veteran patient care and access to oral and maxillofacial surgical services
• Respond to emergent cases involving severe infection or other urgent conditions

Compensation

• Salary $300,000 - $400,000

Qualifications

• No visa sponsorship available