Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Consulting with patients and analysing patient data to determine patient needs and treatment goals.
• Examining patients to diagnose bone, joint, ligament, or other musculoskeletal problems, including diseases, or injuries.
• Collaborating with other specialists, when necessary, to determine a course of treatment.
• Recording patient care by maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
• Administering general and local anaesthetics, when necessary.
• Performing surgical procedures on various parts of the musculoskeletal system, including plating broken bones, reattaching tendons and ligaments, or performing joint or hip replacements, among other procedures.
• Prescribing medication to improve recovery and control pain after surgical procedures.
• Referring patients to physical therapy, when necessary, or performing non-invasive procedures such as casting and splinting limbs.
• Monitoring ongoing progress and health of patients, and changing treatment plans, as necessary.
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
• Conducting research on defects, diseases, and disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Possess a medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery from an accredited program.
• Hold board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Have completed fellowship training in a subspecialty of Orthopedics (e.g., sports medicine, joint replacement, trauma).
• Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of orthopedic surgical procedures.
• Proficient in using advanced surgical techniques and technologies, including arthroscopy and minimally invasive procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of the latest advancements in the field.