Orthopedics Consultant

7 أكتوبر، 2022

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Job Description

A well-known tertiary hospital based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is currently looking for an Orthopedics Consultant who will be responsible for:

Consulting with patients and analyzing 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 anesthetics, 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.

Requirements
To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

Bachelor's degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree / western educated.
4 to 7 years internship and residency training, specializing in orthopedic surgery.
Successful completion of their home Medical Licensing Examination / able to get a medical license to work in KSA
Certification by a well-known board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopedic surgery and/or a subspecialty, such as sports medicine, reconstructive surgery, trauma, or pediatrics.
Valid and active medical license in the state where you are currently practicing your profession.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Outstanding hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Wonderful bedside manner.
Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.
Flexible working hours.
Willing to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia