Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Career, Salary and Skills

Occupation description

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

National salary and employment

Typical tasks

• Prepare case histories.
• Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
• Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
• Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms.
• Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
• Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
• Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.

Technology

• Computer imaging software
• Electronic medical record EMR software
• Epic Systems
• Human resources management system HRMS
• Image-guided surgery software
• Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc
• Medical laser control software
• MEDITECH software
• Microsoft Windows
• Practice management software PMS
• Robotic surgery software
• Three-dimensional 3D virtual surgery software

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary by location

Areas with the highest reported employment for this occupation.

• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in New York, NY
  Median $341,430 · Employment 1,520
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in NY
  Median $414,290 · Employment 1,450
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in FL
  Median $473,750 · Employment 580
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in NC
  Median $323,630 · Employment 560
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in IN
  Median $177,710 · Employment 500
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in OH
  Median $323,480 · Employment 500
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in GA
  Median $474,820 · Employment 490
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in TX
  Median $200,780 · Employment 490
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in NJ
  Median $341,430 · Employment 420
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in CO
  Median $385,410 · Employment 410
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in AL
  Median $324,570 · Employment 380
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in AR
  Median $262,470 · Employment 350

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