Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Description

• Provides comprehensive and diligent orthopedic care to all assigned patients, including pre- and post-operative care and such orthopedic procedures as are within incumbent’s competence.
• Performs  professional duties  at  OPD at  which  out-patient orthopedic  care  is to  be rendered to patients.
• Provides consultation services to physicians and other surgeons and specialists, on in-or out-patient cases if and when required.
• Assumes after hours responsibility for the care of admitted orthopedic cases and makes daily rounds for those hospitalized. 
• Refers to specialists or consults with them on those cases which are beyond his skill or experience.
• Adheres to the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the medical department and assures that  work performed  is  in keeping  with  the established  standards  of the  Joint Commission on Accreditation of hospitals.
• Consults with anesthetist on the choice of anesthesia to be used.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all assigned cases.
• Keeps informed as to current developments in the field of orthopedic.
• Determines which surgical and related services procedures are proper to undertake and when new techniques will be utilized. Determines requirements and initiates action to assure availability of special equipment and supplies.
• Utilizes and monitors to assure the use supporting services (Nursing, Operations Support, Pathology, Radiology) in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
• Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities 
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.