Orthopedic Surgeon - Dartmouth, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Description

About This Opportunity

Medicine in Motion Sports Medicine and Arthritis Care Centre is seeking an orthopedic surgeon or family physician with their diploma in sports medicine. This is a multi-disciplinary sports medicine clinic with sports medicine physicians who assess patients with MSK-related problems referred by family physicians in the community. The clinic also has on-site physiotherapy, massage therapy, custom orthotics and footwear fittings, orthopedic bracing and orthopedic footwear. The office has an EMR, is professionally managed and fully furnished. Telephone Dr. Mark Fletcher at - or .

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Examine patients and take their histories, order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures; advise patients on health care, health promotion, and disease prevention

Consultation and referral to other medical practitioners'

Act as a patient's advocate

Prescribe and administer medications and treatments, inoculations and vaccinations

Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases as per Nova Scotia Public Health requirements

Expected Hours

To be discussed with clinic.

Qualifications

Eligible for Licensure with the (CPSNS)

Eligible for certification with the (CFPC)

(CMPA)