Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Summary and Responsibilities

To treat patients who require specialist orthopedic procedures to remedy conditions such as scoliosis, dislocations, fractures, and damage to tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Your responsibilities include consulting with patients, discussing treatment options, treating patients, overseeing aftercare and physical therapy, and coordinating with other specialists when necessary.

• Consulting with patients and analyzing patient data to determine patient needs and treatment goals.
• Examining patients to diagnose bone, joint, ligament, or other musculoskeletal problems, including diseases or injuries.
• Collaborating with other specialists to determine a course of treatment.
• Recording patient care by maintaining detailed notes of appointments, including comments, tests, and treatments prescribed, and test results.
• Administering general and local anesthetics when necessary.
• Performing surgical procedures on various parts of the musculoskeletal system, including plating broken bones, reattaching tendons and ligaments, or performing joint or hip replacements.
• Prescribing medication to improve recovery and control pain after surgical procedures.
• Referring patients to physical therapy or performing non‑invasive procedures such as casting and splinting limbs.
• Monitoring ongoing progress and health of patients, and changing treatment plans as necessary.
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long‑term care.
• Conducting research on defects, diseases, and disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field
• Four to seven (4-7) years of internship and residency training specializing in orthopedic surgery

• Successful completion of the USMLE or the COMLEX‑USA
• Valid and active medical license issued by the State of Oregon Board of Medical Examiners
• Certification by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in orthopedic surgery and/or a subspecialty such as sports medicine, reconstructive surgery, trauma, or pediatrics

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Outstanding hand‑eye coordination and dexterity
• Wonderful bedside manner
• Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients
• Flexible working hours

Pendleton, OR. St. Anthony Hospital is a 25‑bed acute care facility with 4 operating rooms, 11 emergency rooms, and 30 private patient rooms. It is part of Common Spirit Health, a national not‑for‑profit health system.

$260.46 - $335.20 per hour

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not intended to be exhaustive, and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.