CONSULTANT- ORTHOPEDICS CENTER

JOB SUMMARY

The Consultant -Orthopedics is responsible to deliver highest quality
orthopedic treatments and services; provides consultation for problems of the
foot & ankle, joint replacement surgery, arthritis management, back & neck
disorders, spinal surgeries, congenital deformities, trauma & sports medicine
injuries, and pain management. Plans, directs, coordinates, administers and
supervises patient care activities in accordance with Ministry of Health
regulations, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and
Orthopedics department Policies & Guidelines.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Duties
* Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases and injuries of musculoskeletal system by application of corrective mechanical devices and, surgical / conservative means.
* Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data through interviews.
* Provides patient care, diagnoses problems, orders tests such as X-rays or MRI scans; interprets test results and evaluates examination findings.
* Provides medication to decrease the level of pain faced by the patient and ensures maximum level of functioning and independence to the patients.
* Reduces and immobilizes fractures by open or closed methods, using such corrective devices as braces, casts, and splints.
* Determines procedures for preoperative and postoperative care such as administering sedatives, prescribing diets, and preparing operative area of patients
* Formulates plans & procedures for orthopedic surgery services; schedules operations and directs Nurses/ Medical Technicians.
* Applies surgical procedures and coordinates operations with Anesthesiologist.
* Performs in-office procedures such as biopsies or injections, consults with patients' primary care doctors, and performs surgical procedures such as joint replacement, repairs bone fractures, treats back and spinal injuries.
* Directs Nurses in procedures for operating room techniques, preoperative care and postoperative care.
* Plans and coordinates specialized patient care after the surgery; ensures that the patient receives effective advice during post- surgery follow up visits.
* Maintains, manages and supervises medical records, patient charts and various surgical and Hospital records whenever required.
Patient Care
* Considers the patient's safety as the first priority while working.
* Includes the patients in discussions concerning appropriate diagnostic and management procedures.
* Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care needs.
* Works in a seamless, integrated multi-disciplinary environment to provide the highest level of care
* Maintains a work environment that promotes high standards for patient care and ethical behavior.
Compliance with Medical Ethics
* Ensures implementation of Ministry of Health regulations, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, rules & regulations and Orthopedics Department policies & guidelines.
* Ensures implementation of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Orthopedics.
* Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behavior; practices medicine ethically.
* Respects the opinions of fellow Consultants and referring Physicians in the management of patient problems; provides means whereby differences in opinion can be discussed and resolved.
* Recognizes limits of personal skills and knowledge by appropriately consulting other physicians while caring for the patient.
* Shows a pattern of maintaining current personal clinical skills and knowledge by Continuing Medical Education (CME).
Other Duties
* Responds to referrals from Department specialists.
* Participates in continuous quality improvement programs for Orthopedics service
* Provides teaching materials as part of the professional development of the department staff.
* Attends the meetings of the Orthopedics Department to discuss the rules & regulations, obstacles in work, incidents & complications encountered and suggestions to improve the quality of service
* Participates in organizational performance improvement activities.
* Accepts all other additional assignments found necessary by the Clinical Director- Orthopedics

JOB REQUIREMENTS* *

Education :
Bachelors' Degree in Medicine followed by specialized training in Orthopedics.
Membership/ Fellowship (preferably of the Royal College) and/or MD Degree in
relevant specialty.

Licensing :
Valid License from Ministry of Health- Kuwait as an Orthopedics Consultant

Experience :
‎12 years' experience with minimum ‎10 years' experience post
Fellowship/Membership or MD in Orthopedics

Other Skills

Technical Skills :
Knowledge and experience in Orthopedics treatments.

Management Skills :
Analytical, Decision Making and Scientific skills; Self Discipline and Team
Player

Soft Skills :
Excellent Communication and Inter-Personal skills.

Computer Skills :
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet

Language Skills:
Good in written and spoken English, Arabic is an advantage

WORKING CONDITIONS* *

• Works primarily in an air conditioned, well-lighted and comfortable health care facility, while also exposed to infections and close contact with the patients.


• May have to work long hours, in shifts and be available on call to deal with medical exigencies.


• Occasionally involves prolonged standing, kneeling, bending and lifting heavy objects.