| Surgeon - Orthopedic Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Surgeon - Orthopedic. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Surgeon - Orthopedic along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Surgeon - Orthopedic is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Surgeon - Orthopedic, Surgeon, Orthopedic Technician, Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic, Surgeon - Cardiothoracic, Surgeon - Oral, Surgeon - Vascular, Surgeon - Trauma, Surgeon - Pediatric, Surgeon - Burn |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Surgeon - Orthopedic |
| Examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. Performs surgical procedures to immobilize fractures by using corrective devices such as braces, pins, casts, and splints. Reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. May provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to a medical director. Requires a license to practice. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic /Joint Reconstruction Surgeon |
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| Similar Jobs: Surgeon - Orthopedic, Surgeon, Orthopedic Technician, Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic, Surgeon - Cardiothoracic, Surgeon - Oral, Surgeon - Vascular, Surgeon - Trauma, Surgeon - Pediatric, Surgeon - Burn |
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| Level of Education: Surgeon - Orthopedic Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
