Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon - HCA Enterprise

Description

Specialization:
Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Summary:

• Must be board certified or board eligible in orthopedics
• Ability to obtain a Texas medical license or have a Texas medical license in good standing
• Candidates with experience or new fellows will be considered

• Meet with patients to assess their symptoms; inquire into the nature of their illness or injury
• Accurately identify and diagnose medical conditions
• Thoroughly examine patients and attend to their chief complaint
• Answer and advise on any other questions or concerns the patient might have
• Assign appropriate treatment plan according to each patient's needs
• Educate and inform patient of necessary treatment plan and any follow-up appointments
• Perform clinical tests to better inform diagnosis
• Perform Office-based procedures 
• Prescribe appropriate medicines or therapy
• Calculate correct medication dosage for each patient and educate on proper use
• Order outside diagnostic tests and lab work as needed
• Analyze and share results of diagnostic testing with patient
• Continually chart and maintain patient information on paper and in computer system
• Conduct follow-ups with patients to monitor and track their condition and progress