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Orthopedic Surgeon

AVG. SALARY

$239,200

EDUCATION

First professional degree

Diagnoses and performs surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

This career is part of the Health Science cluster Therapeutic Services pathway.

Analyzes patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
Conducts research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
Diagnoses bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provides treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms.
Diagnoses or treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Directs and coordinates activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
Examines instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
Examines patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.
Follows established surgical techniques during the operation.
Manages surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.
Operates on patient's musculoskeletal system to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patient's functions.

You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
Exposed to disease and infections more than once a month through work such as patient care, laboratory work, and sanitation control
Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time

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