Orthopedics

Responsibilities

• Taking patients' histories, using specialized equipment to determine the extent of a fraction or injury, and determining the best mode of treatment.
• Performing blood tests to check for degenerative bone conditions.
• Strengthening an area of the body through exercises, ultrasounds, and strength training.
• Surgically repairing bones, nerves, ligaments, tendons, and joints to promote healing.
• Treating Acute and chronic injuries and pain.
• Prescribing medications to aid patients in their recovery.
• Monitoring patients' healing processes and making necessary adjustments to their treatment plans.
• Arranging rehabilitation plans after surgeries.
• Supervising and assigning duties to nurses and other medical staff, and referring patients to other specialists for further treatment or recovery plans.

Requirements

• A medical degree in orthopedics and the successful completion of a fellowship and residency.
• A license and certification to practice medicine.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• A good working knowledge of the methods and equipment used in orthopedics.
• Flexibility and the ability to work shifts and remain on call for emergency situations.

Qualifications

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.