Orthopedic Surgery - General Job In Houston, Texas
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
Description
Specialization:
Orthopaedic Surgery
Job Summary:
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
- 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
Texas Orthopedic Hospital, a partially physician-owned facility, and an affiliate of HCA Houston Healthcare, is a global leader in orthopedic care and houses the internationally recognized physicians of Fondren Orthopedic Group. Texas Orthopedic Hospital physicians, colleagues and volunteers are committed to changing and improving the lives of patients by providing exceptional orthopedic care through innovative technology, ongoing outcomes research, and quality, cost-effective service. For more information, visit TexasOrthopedic.com.
The nation’s fourth-largest city, Houston is a vibrant metropolis that leads the nation in creating new jobs. The world capital of the energy industry and home to the world-famous Texas Medical Center. When it comes to entertainment and recreation, Houston has a lot to offer, including professional sports teams, theater district and museum district, hundreds of clubs and live music venues. With its gigantic Galleria and more, Houston is a shopper’s paradise. Houston’s sunny climate makes it easy to enjoy the city’s 300 municipal parks, jogging paths, and bike trails. Piney woods, area lakes, Galveston Bay, and sunny Gulf Coast beaches are less than an hour away. Families will appreciate the excellence of the area’s public and private schools and availability of institutions of higher learning.
One of the leading orthopedic specialty hospitals in the world, Texas Orthopedic Hospital is a respected center for specialty surgery, rehabilitation and sports medicine. Conveniently located just south of the largest medical centers in the nation, the hospital is dedicated to improving patient results by providing high-quality cost-effective care in an environment focused on wellness, mobility and quick recovery. The facility has newly expanded: four additional operating rooms, pre-operative and post-operative patient care areas, pain management and a new spine institute.