Orthopedic Surgeon

REF 1670004

15.11.2024 | Abu Dhabi | full time

Description: We are looking for an experienced orthopedic surgeon to treat patients who require specialist orthopedic procedures to remedy conditions, such as scoliosis, dislocations and fractures, and damage to tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Your responsibilities will 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, in order to improve musculoskeletal health.

Orthopedic Surgeon Responsibilities:

-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.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
4 to 7 years’ internship and residency training, specializing in orthopedic surgery.