Senior Resident - Orthopedics

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Duties

• Examine, diagnose, and manage orthopedic patients in OPD, IPD, and emergency settings.
• Handle common orthopedic conditions such as fractures, dislocations, arthritis, and infections.
• Manage post-operative patients and conduct follow-up rounds.

2. Emergency & Trauma Care

• Assess and manage trauma cases including polytrauma, fractures, and soft tissue injuries.
• Perform emergency procedures like splinting, joint reductions, and wound debridement.

3. Surgical Assistance

• Assist senior consultants in elective and emergency orthopedic surgeries including:
• Fracture fixations (ORIF), arthroplasties (hip/knee replacements), arthroscopies, spine surgeries.
• Perform minor orthopedic procedures independently under supervision.

4. Academic & Teaching (if applicable)

• Participate in case discussions, ward rounds, journal clubs, and departmental CME sessions.
• Mentor interns and undergraduate students during their orthopedic rotations.
• Maintain clinical logs, case records, and surgical notes for academic assessment.

5. Documentation & Protocols

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records, consent forms, and discharge summaries.
• Follow hospital protocols for infection control, surgical safety, and patient confidentiality.
• Participate in clinical audits, mortality meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Required Qualification:
• MS / DNB in Orthopedics from a recognized medical institution
• Registration:
• Must be registered with NMC / State Medical Council
• Experience:
• 0–3 years post-PG experience (as per NMC norms for Senior Residency)

Skills & Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of orthopedic conditions and trauma protocols
• Proficiency in reading X-rays, MRI, CT scans, and planning fracture management
• Basic surgical skills and knowledge of operative instruments and implants
• Good communication and teamwork with patients, peers, and allied departments
• Willingness to work in shifts, emergencies, and high-pressure environments