Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
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Salary Information
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric: $365,060 (mean) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Analysis |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Diagnose medical conditions. | General |
| Operate on patients to treat conditions. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Treat chronic diseases or disorders. | General |
| Sterilize medical equipment or instruments. | General |
| Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities. | General |
| Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | General |
| Order medical supplies or equipment. | General |
| Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Prescribe treatments or therapies. | General |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery. | General |
| Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues. | General |
| Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. | General |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
| Manage healthcare operations. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Computer imaging software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Human resources management system HRMS | Human resources software |
| Image-guided surgery software | Medical software |
| Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc | Medical software |
| Medical laser control software | Medical software |
| Practice management software PMS | Medical software |
| Robotic surgery software | Medical software |
| Three-dimensional 3D virtual surgery software | Medical software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certification in Foot Surgery | American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery | Not Available |
| Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | Not Available |
| Certification in Orthopedic Surgery | American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery | Not Available |
| Lower Extremity Geriatric Medicine | American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry | Not Available |
| Orthopaedic Surgery | American Academy of Neurological & Orthopaedic Surgeons | Not Available |
| Orthopedic Surgery | American Board of Physician Specialties | Not Available |
| Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery | American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery | Not Available |