Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Summary and Responsibilities

To treat patients who require specialist orthopedic procedures to remedy conditions such as scoliosis, dislocations, fractures and damage to tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Your responsibilities include consulting with patients, discussing treatment options, treating patients, overseeing aftercare and physical therapy, and coordinating with other specialists when necessary.

To be successful as an orthopedic surgeon, you must be able to perform various surgical procedures to repair, salvage, or replace bones and joints, reconnect nerves, among others, to improve musculoskeletal health.

Essential Functions

• 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, 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.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

Required Licensure And Certifications

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Where You'll Work

St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton, OR.

Pay Range

$260.46 - $335.20 / hour

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