Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician

Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician at Radixsol summary :

An Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician diagnoses and treats patients with bone fractures and defects through surgical procedures. They prescribe medications, recommend rehabilitation exercises, and coordinate with medical staff to ensure patient recovery. This role also involves teaching medical students and conducting research to improve surgical techniques.

Job Description :

• Interview patients to gather information on their medical history and allergies
• Diagnose patients using specialized equipment to identify bone fracture or defect
• Perform surgical procedures to realign fractured bones / ligaments or to replace joint / hip bones
• Prescribe medications and supplements to ease the pain of a condition and strengthen joints
• Recommend special diet, hygiene, and exercises necessary to enhance a healing process
• Provide surgical assistance and consultation to medical doctors and general practitioners
• Delegate tasks as well as coordinate the activities of nurses and other medical staff
• Monitor inventory level of medical supplies to facilitate stock replacement as maybe required
• Examine surgical implements, equipment, and operating room to ensure they are sterile and ready for medical procedure
• Proffer recommendations to address lower back and spine issues
• Maintain accurate record of patient profile and treatment process
• Guide and supervise the activities of medical students and surgery residents
• Refer patients to other healthcare professionals such as physical therapists
• Carry out research to develop and improve on existing operating procedures and surgical technique
• Update families on the progress of treatment as well as steps necessary for recovery
• Create and maintain good working relationship with specialists such as the primary care physicians as well as with other potential sources of referrals
• Establish collaborative and collegial relationships with colleagues at academic medical centers and admitting hospitals to be able to achieve smooth transfer of patients needing quaternary or tertiary care
• Provide company with all billing documentation in a thorough and timely manner for services at all practice locations
• Be involved in the work to standardize supplies, equipment, and operating room processes.

Keywords :

orthopedic surgery, hand surgery, bone fractures, patient diagnosis, surgical procedures, medical history, rehabilitation exercises, medical supplies, medical consultations, healthcare professionals