Consultant Orthopedic Surgery Hip And Knee

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. seeks a Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery specializing in hip and knee disorders. The role covers diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation with emphasis on joint preservation, replacement, and revision surgeries.

The consultant will deliver advanced orthopedic services in line with SEHA standards, supervise junior staff, and participate in clinical teaching, rounds, and EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Residency in Orthopedic Surgery with fellowship training in Hip and Knee Surgery or Arthroplasty.
• Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery with subspecialty credentials in Hip & Knee Reconstruction.
• Valid DOH Consultant License in Orthopedic Surgery or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with hip and knee conditions, including osteoarthritis and fractures.
• Perform total hip and knee replacements, revision arthroplasty, and minimally invasive joint surgeries.
• Manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for optimal recovery.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, pain specialists, rheumatologists, and other specialists as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, and orthopedic surgical rounds.
• Supervise junior surgeons, residents, and allied health professionals; contribute to teaching.
• Ensure accurate documentation in SEHA's EMR, including operative reports and discharge summaries.
• Participate in quality assurance, morbidity and mortality reviews, and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery

Joint replacement

Arthroplasty

Clinical teaching

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Orthopedic Residency

Hip & Knee Fellowship

Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

To provide expert surgical care in the diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation of hip and knee disorders, including joint preservation, replacement, and revision surgeries. The Consultant will deliver advanced orthopedic services in alignment with SEHA's standards for quality, safety, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

Conduct outpatient clinics, provide inpatient consultations, and lead orthopedic surgical rounds.

Supervise junior surgeons, residents, and allied health professionals; contribute to clinical teaching and skills development.

Ensure accurate documentation in SEHA's electronic medical record systems, including operative reports, clinical notes, and discharge summaries.

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

Adhere to SEHA and DOH policies regarding patient safety, surgical protocols, infection control, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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 (e.g., 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.

Experience:

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.

Requirements: