Job description
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Clinical & Patient Management
Conduct orthopedic OPD consultations, examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
Manage inpatient orthopedic cases, including preoperative and postoperative care.
Diagnose and treat fractures, joint disorders, musculoskeletal injuries, and degenerative conditions.
Provide emergency orthopedic and trauma consultations.
Ensure appropriate patient documentation, follow-ups, and discharge planning.
- Surgical Responsibilities
Perform orthopedic surgical procedures according to clinical expertise, hospital facilities, and approved privileges.
Manage fracture fixation procedures, orthopedic trauma, and other indicated surgeries.
Conduct preoperative assessments and obtain informed consent.
Coordinate with anesthesia, nursing, OT, and rehabilitation teams.
Monitor postoperative recovery and identify complications promptly.
Maintain surgical records and ensure adherence to infection prevention protocols.
- Hospital Operations & Coordination
Coordinate with emergency, radiology, physiotherapy, and other clinical departments.
Participate in multidisciplinary patient management.
Support orthopedic department development and service improvement.
Assist in developing clinical protocols and standard operating procedures.
Participate in scheduled emergency and on-call duties.
- Quality & Patient Safety
Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
Follow applicable NABH quality and patient safety standards.
Participate in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure ethical medical practice and patient confidentiality.
Educational Qualifications
Essential
MBBS from an NMC-recognized institution.
MS Orthopedics or DNB Orthopedics.
Valid registration with the appropriate State Medical Council/NMC, as applicable.
Appropriate qualifications and competence to independently practice orthopedic surgery.
Preferred
Previous experience managing orthopedic OPD, IPD, surgical, and trauma cases.
Strong clinical decision-making and emergency management skills.
Experience working in a multispecialty or secondary-care hospital.
Good communication, leadership, and patient counselling skills.