Orthopaedic surgeon, Rata hāpara kōiwi
Also known as
- Surgeon, general surgeon, operating surgeon, surgical registrar, surgical consultant
Orthopaedic surgeons diagnose and treat injuries, disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. They perform surgery, prescribe medicine and manage recovery programmes.
Your pay could be
$185K
Lower
$206K to $247K
Most common
$503K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Orthopaedic surgeons
- usually work shifts and long hours including evenings, nights and weekends, and may be on call
- usually work in hospitals, clinics and private practices and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be accurate, methodical and work well under pressure
Tasks
- conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues
- examine patients to assess general physical condition
- follow protocols or regulations for health care activities
- analyse patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals
- analyse test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
- diagnose medical conditions
- schedule patient procedures or appointments
- sterilise medical equipment or instruments
- record patient medical histories
- refer patients to other health care practitioners or health resources
Investigative
Practical
Social
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need more than one qualification to become a orthopaedic surgeon.
You need
- to complete the Health Sciences First Year programme at the University of Otago OR the first year of either the Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science at the University of Auckland
- a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- 2 years' general hospital experience after graduation
- to complete the General Practice Education Programme to become a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Medical Council of New Zealand
Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa
Phone Number,0800 286 801
enquiry@mcnz.org.nz
https://www.mcnz.org.nzIf you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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