Orthopedic Surgery Registrar - Riyadh (207008)

Role Overview

Orthopedic Surgery Registrar position in the Orthopedic Surgery department at Nahdi, Riyadh.

Role Purpose

To diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries and illnesses by examining patients, taking medical histories, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and counseling patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare related to their individual cases.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Care Planning

• Assess patients and document findings.
• Design and execute the patient's plan of care.
• Order and review results of patients' investigations.
• Prescribe medications for patients.
• Perform additional tasks based on specialty and clinical privileges.
• Perform procedures based on training, experience, skills, and Saudi health council guidelines.

Patient Education

• Educate patients on their health condition, investigations required, treatment options, and medication use.
• Educate patients on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare whenever related to their individual cases.

Documentation & Records

• Fulfill obligations related to patient records.

Quality & Compliance

• Adhere to all Nahdi Care Clinics Policies and Procedures, Bylaws, Strategic Plan, Rules and Regulations.
• Adhere to the mission, vision, goals, and practice guidelines of Nahdi Care Clinics.
• Adhere to CBAHI standards of care.
• Comply with clinical and departmental structure standards, including attendance.
• Integrate population factors of heritage, environment, and disease prevalence into patient care.
• Observe measures to ensure clinical, MOH, and CBAHI quality standards and regulations are met.
• Complete fire safety requirements.

Professional Development & Collaboration

• Participate in continuous professional development of all junior staff.
• Develop, participate in, and support an active Continuing Medical Education program for the section, department, or clinical area assigned by the chairman, which may include rounds, conferences, lectures, journal clubs, and other educational activities.
• Actively participate in all Nahdi Care Clinics committees and task forces assigned.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other departments of Nahdi Care Clinics, other local agencies, vendors, patients, their families, and other interested parties.

General

• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery from a recognized university.
• Master's degree in related specialty from a recognized university, or fellowship with SCFHS approval.
• Two years of clinical experience following Master's degree, or eligible to sit the board examination in the specialty.
• Licensed as Registrar in related specialty from Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

Skills & Competencies

• Office and health information systems.
• English and Arabic, fluent in speaking and writing.
• Evidence-based practice orientation.

Additional Information

• Work environment: 100% indoors.
• Working schedule: 6 working days per week, 1 day off.
• Working hours: 8 net working hours according to shift schedule approved by head of department.