Consultant - Orthopedic Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage orthopedic conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and spine.
• Conduct OPD consultations and provide inpatient care.
• Perform elective and emergency orthopedic surgeries.
• Manage trauma, fractures, dislocations, and musculoskeletal injuries.
• Perform joint replacement surgeries (Hip, Knee, Shoulder) as per expertise.
• Perform arthroscopic procedures and sports injury management, where applicable.
• Treat degenerative joint diseases, osteoporosis, and arthritis.
• Evaluate patients pre-operatively and provide post-operative care.
• Coordinate with anesthesiologists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Interpret X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and other diagnostic investigations.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
• Counsel patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgery, rehabilitation, and follow-up care.
• Participate in emergency and trauma services as per hospital requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NABH standards, infection control protocols, and patient safety guidelines.
• Participate in CMEs, clinical audits, departmental meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise junior doctors, residents, and allied healthcare professionals as required.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Medical Director or Hospital Management.

Qualifications

• MBBS with MS/DNB in Orthopedics.
• Fellowship in Arthroscopy, Joint Replacement, Spine Surgery, or Trauma (Preferred).
• Registration Valid National Medical Commission (NMC) / State Medical Council Registration.
• Experience Minimum 2 5 years of experience as a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon in a multispecialty hospital.
• Experience in trauma care, fracture management, and orthopedic surgeries is preferred.

Employment Type

• Full-Time
• Reporting To: Medical Director / Head of Orthopedics

Specialisation

• Fellowship in Arthroscopy
• Joint Replacement
• Spine Surgery
• Or Trauma (Preferred).

Skills

• Diagnosing and managing orthopedic disorders.
• Strong surgical and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities.
• Ability to handle orthopedic emergencies and trauma cases.
• Knowledge of arthroscopy, joint replacement, and minimally invasive orthopedic procedures is an added advantage.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to ethical medical practice, patient safety, and NABH standards.

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