Patient Care & Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations
perform physical examinations
establish diagnoses
and manage treatment plans for acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Diagnostic Interpretation: Order and interpret diagnostic imaging studies
including X-rays
MRIs
and CT scans
to guide injury assessment and surgical planning.
Surgical First/Second Assisting: Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room during joint replacements
arthroscopies
and trauma procedures by closing incisions
retracting
and stabilizing tissue.
Orthopedic Procedures: Perform therapeutic and diagnostic joint aspirations
fracture reductions
casting
splinting
and joint/trigger point injections.
Hospital Call & Inpatient Management: Help with hospital rounding
consult on emergency department orthopedic cases
and participate in on-call for trauma and acute admissions.