Specialist Orthopedic Surgery

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company- SEHA - شركة أبوظبي للخدمات الصحية - صحة; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company- SEHA seeks an experienced orthopedic consultant to provide expert care in hip and knee disorders, including joint preservation, replacement, and revision surgeries. The Consultant will deliver advanced orthopedic services in line with SEHA’s standards for quality, safety, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients with hip/knee conditions, performing total hip and knee replacements and revisions, supervising junior surgeons,

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 with subspecialty credentials in Hip & Knee Reconstruction.
• Valid DOH Consultant License or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat hip and knee conditions, including osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, fractures, deformities, and ligament injuries.
• Perform 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 in 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 EMR systems, including operative reports 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.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

Hip & Knee Reconstruction

Joint Replacement

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Hip & Knee Arthroplasty Fellowship

Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Tools

DOH Consultant License

EMR Systems

Job description

Job Purpose

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

• 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.