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.
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
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.
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