CONSULTANT, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Clinical Responsibilities:

* Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of General Orthopedic Surgery according to his/her approved clinical privileges.

• Provides consultation (inpatient, and emergency room) upon request and responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in Hospital policy.

• Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and eligibility of the medical record.

• Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with Hospital policy.

• Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for discharge. Ensures that discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge.

• Performs any other clinical responsibilities related to the speciality, as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities:

* Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision to interns, residents and fellows as assigned.

• Participates in educational activities and training programs of the department. Partakes in national and international medical conferences.

• Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education requirements.

Research Responsibilities:

* Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of postgraduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of KFSH&RC.
Detailed Description
Graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of required period of training in specialty and/or subspecialty, with Arab or American Board certification, membership and/or fellowship status in the United Kingdom and/or Canada or their equivalent.
Job Requirements
Seven (7) years of training in specialty or subspecialty plus postgraduate training experience must be equal to or exceed seven (7) years' experience in the subspecialty.