Cape Cod Healthcare
Hyannis, Barnstable, MA 02601, USA
Provide medical/surgical services to orthopedic patients in the office, OR, ER, and on in-patient floors.
Description:
Perform history and physical examination on orthopedic emergency patients upon decision for admission. Ensure adequate medical clearance for orthopedic pre-op patients by ordering the necessary consultations and testing.
Serve as surgical first assistant to orthopedic surgeon doing elective and emergency surgery.
Provide first line orthopedic evaluation and treatment for patients in the emergency room that have already been evaluated by an emergency room physician. Prepare patients for evaluation and treatment by an attending orthopedic surgeon if appropriate. Collaborate with orthopedic residents to avoid duplication of services.
Provide services for orthopedic inpatients by responding to nurses’ calls and expediting discharges, completing documentation, etc. at the request of an attending surgeon as time allows.
Performs outpatient office visits to include...
Employment Type (feed only): |
Regular-Regular
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