Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System Dental Services is hiring for an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon for the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Redlands, CA. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be November 6, 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals until position is filled or the announcement closes.

Discover Loma Linda-a welcoming, scenic community nestled in the Inland Empire and framed by the majestic San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. Located just 60 miles east of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County, Loma Linda offers the best of both worlds: convenient access to the dynamic employment, cultural, and recreational opportunities of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, along with the comfort and charm of a close-knit community. With easy access to Interstate 10, residents are within reach of Southern California's beaches, mountain escapes, and desert destinations. At the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, our experienced care teams are committed to serving Veterans, their families, and caregivers with compassion, expertise, and a deep understanding of their unique needs. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The duties, roles, and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following: Provides and reviews radiographic and oral cavity examinations for patient consultation to include work-up, admission, medical/dental specialty and inter-disciplinary care, completion of surgical procedures, and providing post-operative and follow-up care of patients of the oral and maxillofacial regions. Performs dento-alveolar surgery, including simple surgical and complex exodontia, pre-prosthetic surgery, bone grafting, sinus, and ridge augmentation, vestibuloplasty and implant placement procedures. Performs oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures including but not limited to treatment of facial traumatic injuries/facial fractures; treatment of pathological conditions such as benign cysts/tumors, orthognathic surgery, biopsy procedures and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) surgery. Practices safety, health, and infection control standards, and demonstrating knowledge in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME). Administer local anesthesia. May be asked to perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.