Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Care
- Manage OPD patients with orthopedic complaints including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spinal conditions, and congenital deformities.
- Assess and manage orthopedic emergencies such as trauma, dislocations, and fractures.
- Assist and independently perform orthopedic surgeries (depending on experience and designation), including:
- Fracture fixation (ORIF)
- Arthroscopy
- Joint replacements
- Spine procedures
- Pre-operative and post-operative patient care, documentation, and follow-up.
2. Inpatient & Emergency Duties
- Conduct daily rounds in orthopedic wards and ICUs.
- Monitor progress of admitted patients and respond to complications.
- Participate in 24x7 trauma/emergency orthopedic care as per duty rosters.
3. Academic Responsibilities (For Teaching Hospitals)
- Attend and participate in academic activities such as case discussions, journal clubs, seminars, and bedside teaching.
- Assist in teaching and mentoring junior residents, interns, and medical students.
- Engage in clinical research, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
4. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate patient records, discharge summaries, consent forms, and operative notes.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection control, and medico-legal standards.
- Participate in audits, mortality reviews, and clinical governance meetings.
Qualifications & Experience:
For Senior Resident:
- Qualification: MS / DNB in Orthopedics from a recognized institution.
- Experience: 03 years post-PG clinical experience (as per MCI/NMC norms).
- Must be registered with the Medical Council of India or State Medical Council.
For Attending Consultant:
- Qualification: MS / DNB in Orthopedics, preferably with fellowship or super-specialization (e.g., joint replacement, sports medicine, spine surgery).
- Experience: 36 years of post-PG clinical/surgical experience in a recognized hospital.
Skills & Competencies:
- Sound clinical and surgical judgment in orthopedic cases.
- Proficiency in orthopedic procedures, emergency care, and trauma management.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients and team.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team under pressure.
- Commitment to continuous learning and patient safety.
