Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Overview: Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers an extraordinary blend of culture, natural beauty, and economic opportunity, making it an ideal place to live and work. Nestled in the high desert at the base of Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque enjoys over 300 days of sunshine annually, providing endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, skiing, and hot air ballooning.
The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), located in the heart of Albuquerque, serves as a cornerstone of the community's healthcare. NMVAHCS provides comprehensive, innovative care to our nation's Veterans, offering cutting-edge research and robust educational programs through its partnership with the University of New Mexico. This healthcare system is dedicated to fostering excellence in patient care and professional growth, making it an outstanding environment for medical professionals to thrive.
Major Duties of the Position:
- Provide high-quality endodontic services in our progressive, innovative health care system for the veteran outpatient population.
- Deliver patient-centered diagnostic and therapeutic care for patients with complex endodontic needs, addressing both acute and chronic issues.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans to address the specific needs of endodontic patients.
- Perform various endodontic procedures, including root canal therapy, retreatment, apicoectomy, and other related procedures.
- Collaborate with other dental and medical specialists to provide comprehensive care, including cases that may require multidisciplinary management.
- Utilize advanced diagnostic techniques and treatments tailored to the endodontic population.
- Teach and mentor dental students, residents, and fellows, contributing to educational development programs affiliated with the University of New Mexico, School of Dentistry.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care, teaching, and research, and be eligible for a faculty appointment in the relevant department at the University of New Mexico.
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care for endodontic patients.
- Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives related to endodontics.