Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Talent Pipeline
Position Overview
The pediatric orthopedic surgeon is a specialist in pediatric orthopedic surgery and continues to further develop their expertise in this subspecialty. This individual is confident in the assessment and management of children with a range of musculoskeletal pathology. Operating under the guidance of fellowship-trained faculty, the pediatric orthopedic surgeon provides excellent surgical care to patients and ensures a high-level of safety for both patients and staff, adhering to all the quality standards of CURE.
Essential Duties
- Assess patients with musculoskeletal disability, taking and recording a salient history, examination and formulating an appropriate management plan including relevant investigations and surgical or non-operative management.
- Participate in traveling to mobile clinics in different parts of the country as organized by the hospital and assigned to by the head of orthopedics.
- Treat patients and families with care and respect, adhering to the highest standards of medical ethics.
- When surgical management is appropriate, undertake careful consent, clarify to the patient (where appropriate) and family member the nature of the procedure that is advised, the risks, possible alternatives and nature of anesthesia required.
- Create pre-operative plans for each surgery, discussing with fellow faculty members the surgical plans.
- Provide a high standard of surgical care, adhere to the highest standards of sterile operative technique while creating a cohesive team environment centered on safety and quality care.
- Record each step of patient care in the Electronic Medical Record and inpatient paper charts.
- Recognize complications that arise and respond appropriately, including discussing the event with the Medical Director and reporting it in the quarterly Morbidity and Mortality meetings.
- Ensure a high level of patient and staff safety is upheld at all times.
- Participate actively in the training activities of the hospital and willingly engage in quality improvement projects, audits, and research.
- Update surgical techniques, instrumentation, and implants dedicated to pediatric orthopedic surgery.
Qualifications
All candidates should be familiar with the Statement of Faith and will be required to agree with the declarations of the Statement of Faith to be considered for this position. Please click here to read our Statement of Faith.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to, health and life insurance, relocation assistance, retirement, housing, in-country transportation, and annual paid leave.
Pay
A salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to, health and life insurance, relocation assistance, retirement, housing, in-country transportation, and annual paid leave.
Schedule
This is a full-time, paid position.