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 InfoVA Loma Linda Healthcare SystemState-of-the-art Medical Center with 132 inpatient beds Community Living Center with 110 beds Advanced Ambulatory Care CenterSeven convenient outpatient care sites Innovative Telehealth clinic Shift & Schedule Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pmResponsibilitiesEvaluate 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 CompensationSalary $300,000 - $400,000