Staff Surgeon, Orthopedics

PE Global Healthcare; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global Healthcare seeks a Registrar in Orthopaedics to provide high-quality, cost-effective care under the supervision of an Attending Physician, within approved credentials and hospital policies.

Key duties include assessing and managing patients through Emergency Department, ward rounds, investigations, treatment planning, surgical assistance where applicable, discharge planning and education of junior staff, with emphasis on patient safety and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognised medical school.
• Completion of a recognised one-year internship.
• Completion of formal postgraduate training in orthopaedics.
• Registration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties as a Registrar.

Responsibilities

• Assess, admit and manage patients through the Emergency Department, outpatient clinics and hospital transfers.
• Conduct daily ward rounds, patient reviews and clinical assessments.
• Request and interpret investigations, develop treatment plans and coordinate patient care under consultant supervision.
• Respond to emergencies, trauma cases and inpatient consultations as required.
• Participate in on-call duties, including weekend cover and intensive care reviews when assigned.
• Prepare patients for discharge and complete discharge summaries and clinical documentation.
• Attend outpatient clinics, refer patients to appropriate specialties and perform minor emergency procedures within approved privileges.
• Assist in theatre and perform procedures within authorised clinical privileges, where applicable.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement and patient safety activities.
• Maintain accurate patient records, confidentiality and compliance with hospital policies.
• Contribute to the teaching and education of junior staff, medical students and interns.
• Maintain professional development and continuing medical education requirements.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Medical degree

One-year internship

Postgraduate orthopaedics training

SCFHS Registrar registration

Job description

Job Description – Registrar, Orthopaedics

Job Summary

Provide high-quality, cost-effective orthopaedic care under the supervision of an Attending Physician, working within approved clinical credentials and privileges.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, admit and manage patients through the Emergency Department, outpatient clinics and hospital transfers.
• Conduct daily ward rounds, patient reviews and clinical assessments.
• Request and interpret investigations, develop treatment plans and coordinate patient care under consultant supervision.
• Respond to emergencies, trauma cases and inpatient consultations as required.
• Participate in on-call duties, including weekend cover and intensive care reviews when assigned.
• Prepare patients for discharge and complete discharge summaries and clinical documentation.
• Attend outpatient clinics, refer patients to appropriate specialties and perform minor emergency procedures within approved privileges.
• Assist in theatre and perform procedures within authorised clinical privileges, where applicable.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement and patient safety activities.
• Maintain accurate patient records, confidentiality and compliance with hospital policies.
• Contribute to the teaching and education of junior staff, medical students and interns.
• Maintain professional development and continuing medical education requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Medical degree from a recognised medical school.
• Completion of a recognised one-year internship.
• Completion of formal postgraduate training and certification in the relevant specialty.
• Registration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) as a Registrar.
• Minimum of two years’ relevant specialty experience following internship, preferably in a university-affiliated teaching hospital.
• Strong clinical, communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, professional development and high standards of care.