Anesthesiologist

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW
Colorado isn’t a sit-down kind of state, and the team at Orthopedic Centers of Colorado understands this better than anyone. Our orthopedic specialists have a true passion for the active Colorado lifestyle, and it fuels our approach to help each patient achieve their personal best.  

We are currently seeking a dynamic, experienced orthopedic physician to join our treatment teams located throughout the Denver metro area. If you want to be a part of a team where bi-directional feedback, innovation, and patient outcomes are paramount, join us today! 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Examine, diagnose, treat, and perform surgery on patients who have disorders, malformations, diseases, and injuries of the musculoskeletal system 
• Plan and execute disease-prevention and health-promotion programs 
• Pursue medical research on diseases 
• Conduct, supervise, and participate in training of personnel needed to sustain a robust and readily available medical system 
• Maintain accurate records of patient profiles, treatments, and progress 
• Make referrals to physical therapists or other specialists, as needed 
• Interview patients to gather information on medical history, allergies, and lifestyle 
• Diagnose patients using specialized equipment for identifying bone fractures or defects 
• Perform surgical procedures to realign fractured bones and torn ligaments or to replace joints such as the knee and hip 
• Prescribe medications and supplements, as needed, and make diet, hygiene, lifestyle, and exercise recommendations to boost healing process 
• Provide surgical assistance and consultation to medical doctors and general practitioners 
• Delegate tasks and coordinate activities of nurses and other medical staff

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 

• Doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, or equivalent, and successful five-year residency in orthopedic surgery 
• Board certification for practice of orthopedic surgery  
• Current licensure in good standing 
• Proven success with relevant surgical procedures and nonsurgical treatments 
• Analytical mindset, medical dexterity, and patient-centered focus 
• Ability to communicate information sensitively to patients and their families 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 

• Five or more years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon 
• Availability for 1:4 call schedule 
• Ability to communicate in more than one language