Consultant Orthopedics Center
Salmiya, Kuwait
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Consultant \xe2\x80\x93Orthopedics 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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
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- 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.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1526514
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationSalmiya, Kuwait
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EducationNot mentioned