Consultant Orthopedic Surgery (Hip & Knee)

Role Overview

Consultant Orthopedic Surgery (Hip & Knee) at SEHA Hospitals. This is a consultant-level surgical position focused on the diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation of hip and knee disorders.

Role Purpose

Deliver expert surgical care and advanced orthopedic services in hip and knee reconstruction, including joint preservation, replacement, and revision procedures, in alignment with SEHA's standards for quality, safety, and patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Evaluation & Treatment

• Evaluate and treat patients with a wide range of hip and knee conditions, including osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, fractures, deformities, and ligamentous injuries.

Surgical Procedures

• Perform specialized procedures such as total hip and knee replacements, revision arthroplasty, minimally invasive joint surgeries, and arthroscopies.

Perioperative Management

• Manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, ensuring optimal recovery and rehabilitation.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with physical therapists, pain specialists, rheumatologists, and other specialists as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Clinical Services & Teaching

• Conduct outpatient clinics and provide inpatient consultations.
• Lead orthopedic surgical rounds.
• Supervise junior surgeons, residents, and allied health professionals.
• Contribute to clinical teaching and skills development.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure accurate documentation in SEHA's electronic medical record systems, including operative reports, clinical notes, and discharge summaries.
• Adhere to SEHA and DOH policies regarding patient safety, surgical protocols, infection control, and ethical standards.

Quality Assurance & Improvement

• Participate in quality assurance, morbidity and mortality reviews, and continuous clinical improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Residency in Orthopedic Surgery and fellowship training in Hip and Knee Surgery or Arthroplasty.
• Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (American Board, FRCS, Arab Board, or equivalent) with recognized subspecialty credentials in Hip & Knee Reconstruction.
• Valid DOH Consultant License in Orthopedic Surgery or eligibility to obtain it.
• Minimum 5 years of post-board certification experience as an Orthopedic Consultant with a dedicated focus on hip and knee procedures.
• Proven experience in complex primary and revision joint arthroplasty.