Orthopedics Consultant

**Job Information**:
Industry
- Health CareCity
- RiyadhCountry
- Saudi ArabiaZip/Postal Code
- 11564Number of Positions
- 1A well-known tertiary hospital based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is currently looking for an Orthopedics Consultant who will be responsible for:

- 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.

**Requirements**:
To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

- Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree / western educated.
- 4 to 7 years’ internship and residency training, specializing in orthopedic surgery.
- Successful completion of their home Medical Licensing Examination / able to get a medical license to work in KSA
- Certification by a well-known board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopedic surgery and/or a subspecialty, such as sports medicine, reconstructive surgery, trauma, or pediatrics.
- Valid and active medical license in the state where you are currently practicing your profession.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Outstanding hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
- Wonderful bedside manner.
- Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.
- Flexible working hours.
- Willing to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia