Consultant of Orthopedics

• Surgical management of orthopedics conditions both in the outpatient department and in the inpatient service.
• Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery.
• Review patient medical history and plan the most appropriate procedure or treatment.
• Evaluate and advise patients on the risk involved with having surgery.
• Compliance with the Informed consents forms
• Perform surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury, disease, deformities, and patient function while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols.
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatment and procedures.
• Ensure sterility in the operating room, and all equipment and instruments.
• Oversee all treatment prior to and post-surgery and identify potential risks or complications and manage them accordingly.
• Follows medical practice policies and procedures, including attending all mandatory meetings, minimizing incident reports, using resources efficiently, and practicing medicine in a cost-effective manner.
• Completes all required documentation accurately, timely, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and to comply with electronic medical record requirements.
• Coordinates follow-up visits with patients and monitor health condition after surgery or treatment.
• Provide effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team caregivers.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and abilities at the Orthopedic Consultant level.
• Ensures a safe environment for staff and patients.
• Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with hospital policy.

Skills

• Good organizational ability and excellent communication skills.
• Emotional strength.
• Ability to assume greater responsibility in matters of patient care.
• Ability to deal calmly, with tact, and diplomat to patients and staff alike.