Orthopedics Physician at DirectShifts

Join an excellent health system located in the East Bay Area of San Francisco. The facility is home to a nationally renowned Family Medicine residency program with opportunity for the orthopedic provider to have a teaching role. The position includes clinic coverage, call coverage and surgical care. Generous compensation, schedule flexibility and opportunities for locumsJob Description:We are looking for a skilled Orthopedic Physician to therapeutically treat andrepair any injuries or illnesses to the musculoskeletal system. The Orthopedic doctor'sresponsibilities caring for patients in a surgical outpatient setting.Responsibilities:Taking patients' histories, using specialized equipment to determine the extent of a fraction or injury, and determining the best mode of treatmentPerforming blood tests to check for degenerative bone conditionsTreating Acute and chronic injuries and painPrescribing medications to aid patients in their recoveryMonitoring patients'; healing processes and making necessary adjustments to their treatment plansArranging rehabilitation plans after surgeriesSupervising and assigning duties to nurses and other medical staff and referring patients to other specialists for further treatment or recovery plansQualifications:Completed Medical DegreeOrthopedic FellowshipCalifornia State License