Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

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Key Responsibilities

Perform emergency and elective surgeries (ORIF, external fixation, intramedullary nailing, pelvic/acetabular reconstruction). Trauma Call: Provide coverage for emergency rooms and trauma bays,

Requirements Summary

Accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency + Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship. Licensure & Certification: Board Certification or Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS/AOBOS).

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Responsibilities

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→Surgical Care: Perform emergency and elective surgeries (ORIF, external fixation, intramedullary nailing, pelvic/acetabular reconstruction).
→Trauma Call: Provide coverage for emergency rooms and trauma bays, treating limb-threatening emergencies (compartment syndrome, open fractures, vascular injury).
→Patient Management: Direct inpatient rounding, ICU consultations, and outpatient follow-up care to optimize bone healing and rehabilitation.
→Collaboration: Coordinate surgical timing and recovery plans with general trauma, neurosurgery, vascular, and critical care teams.
→Compliance & Quality: Maintain clinical documentation, participate in Trauma Quality Improvement (QI) and M&M conferences, and mentor residents/fellows (if academic).

Qualifications & Requirements

→Training: Accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency + Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship.
→Licensure & Certification:
- →Board Certification or Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS/AOBOS).
- →Current ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification.