Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesJob Summary:
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.
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, 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.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field
- Four to seven (4-7) years internship and residency training, specializing in orthopedic surgery
Required Licensure and Certifications:
- Successful completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA)
- Valid and active medical license issued by the State of Oregon Board of Medical Examiners
- Certification by The American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in orthopedic surgery and/or a subspecialty, such as sports medicine, reconstructive surgery, trauma, or pediatrics
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Outstanding hand-eye coordination and dexterity
- Wonderful bedside manner
- Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients
- Flexible working hours
Where You’ll Work
Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity:
Guaranteed Base Salary….Production Incentive….Excellent Benefits…Loan Repayment…Signing Bonus….Relocation Assistance………………….
Pendleton OR is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Mountain Range in North Eastern Oregon. Sweeping high desert topography, fertile farm land, and lush forests offer an abundance of activities. Just out your back door……….our community offers old west tradition, culture, history, arts, museums, wineries, and northwest culinary experiences. Minutes away……the great outdoors offer some of the best camping, fly fishing, deep river fishing, water sports, snow skiing, hunting, hiking, and biking in the northwest.
Equidistant from Portland, Spokane, and Boise, Pendleton has an ideal quality of life that embraces the eclectic and diverse………Come visit and experience the true west.
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Voted 2010 Number One Western Town by True West Magazine
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
