You might hire an orthopedic surgeon to:
- Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions
Perform surgeries to replace joints, repair tissue, fuse or reset bones, and more
Provide or advise on nonsurgical treatments
Help patients regain range of motion and reduce chronic pain
Offer expertise in a specialized area, like sports medicine, trauma, or spine
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) or doctor of medicine (MD) degree, or equivalent, plus experience in orthopedic surgical residency | Track record of exemplary, compassionate bedside manner |
| Board certification for practice of orthopedic surgery and current licensure in good standing relevant to country of hire | Excellent communication skills |
| Compliance with all laws and hospital policies | Ability to communicate in more than one language |
| Availability for 1:4 call schedule | Five or more years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon |
