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ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON | NASHVILLE, TN

Nashville VA Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Oral Surgeon

Job Description

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON | NASHVILLE, TN Serve Veterans. Teach the Next Generation. Build a Career with Balance.
The Nashville VA Medical Center is seeking an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our team and provide exceptional surgical care to America’s Veterans.
If you're looking for meaningful clinical work, opportunities to teach and mentor, and the stability and benefits of a VA career—this opportunity deserves a look.
WHY CONSIDER THE NASHVILLE VA?

Meaningful Work – Use your surgical expertise to directly improve the health and quality of life of Veterans.
Teach & Mentor – Provide oversight and mentorship to OMS residents from Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University, with opportunities to participate in resident and medical student education.
Collaborative Practice – Work alongside dentists, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Work-Life Balance – Build a rewarding surgical career while enjoying the stability, time off, and benefits available through VA employment.
Competitive Compensation – Salary based on training, experience, and the local labor market.
Scheduled Salary Increases
Generous Paid Time Off – Approximately 50–55 days per year
Federal Malpractice Coverage – VHA clinicians are covered under federal tort law.
No Employment Contract, Noncompete Clause, or Restrictive Covenant
License Flexibility – One full and unrestricted active U.S. dental license may qualify you to practice with VA.

YOUR PRACTICE MAY INCLUDE

Complex extractions
Dental implants and bone grafting
TMJ surgical and non-surgical treatment
Facial pain management
Benign pathology treatment
Pre-prosthetic surgery
Advanced digital systems and treatment planningResident and student education

WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Candidates should hold a DDS or DMD, have completed an accredited Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency, and be ABOMS board certified or board eligible, with a full and unrestricted U.S. dental license.
INTERESTED? LET’S TALK.
You don't have to be ready to apply to start the conversation.
Send your CV or questions to: [email protected]
Prefer a quick conversation? Schedule a time with me: https://outlook.office365.com/book/[email protected]/
Bring your surgical expertise to Nashville—and build a career serving those who served.

Job Details

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Oral Surgeon
Posted
September 17, 2026

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About the Employer
Nashville VA Medical Center
Nashville, TN
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