Orthopedic Surgery - 20329732

Texas Orthopedic Hospital•Houston, TX

29d

About The Position

Texas Orthopedic Hospital is seeking an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon to join it’s team of existing Orthopedic Specialists in Houston, Texas. Qualified Candidates: 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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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