Spine Surgeon or Orthopedic Surgeon with Subspecialization in Spine Surgery

REGION DALARNA · plný úvazek

Box 712, Falun, Švédsko

At Region Dalarna, you'll have meaningful work where you can make a difference. Together, we work toward a sustainable Dalarna with development potential in all parts of the region. About the Organization Dalarna as a region offers fantastic quality of life with proximity to magnificent nature, outdoor activities, and a strong local community. Here you have the opportunity for a balanced lifestyle where career and leisure go hand in hand. With good transportation, affordable housing, and a rich cultural and recreational offering, Dalarna is an attractive place to both live and work. The Orthopedic Clinic in Falun is a regional clinic responsible for providing the residents in our catchment area with good and safe orthopedic healthcare. Our operations include acute and elective inpatient care, acute and elective outpatient care, and day surgery. In addition to providing orthopedic care within our catchment area, we are responsible for spine surgery for the entire region's population. The primary catchment area comprises approximately 200,000 residents, but regarding spine surgery, where we serve the entire region's population, this rises to 280,000 residents. The Orthopedic Clinic in Falun handles approximately 30,000 outpatient visits annually. There is a ward with 18 beds for acute orthopedics and a unit with 6 beds for elective orthopedics. We perform 4,000–4,300 operations annually, of which 150 are spine operations. Since Dalarna's total need for spine surgical operations is 300–350, our vision is to increase capacity so that the region's residents are operated on in Falun instead of being referred elsewhere, which currently happens to a large extent. Job Responsibilities As a spine surgeon at the Orthopedic Clinic, you will have the opportunity to strengthen and develop our spine surgery operations regarding both elective and acute spine surgery. You will work in a team with, among others, physiotherapists, nursing assistants, and nurses. Your main work will be based at the orthopedic clinic and in the operating room. Your responsibilities will include: Assessment and treatment of patients with spine-related complaints Independent planning and performing of spine surgical procedures Participation in multidisciplinary conferences and care planning Supervising resident physicians and educating colleagues in the field Participation in research and development projects Orthopedic surgeons participate in the clinic's on-call operations The Orthopedic Clinic in Falun has broad operations covering all areas of the orthopedic spectrum with the exception of orthopedic oncology. Qualifications We are looking for someone who is a specialist in orthopedics or has subspecialization in spine surgery and has previous experience with lumbar spine surgery. You have great commitment to your work and are able to work both independently and in a team. We place great value on good collaboration skills and sound judgment. We place significant emphasis on personal qualities. Requirements: Orthopedic surgeon with subspecialization in spine surgery Experience with lumbar spine surgery Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written Merits: Experience working with TakeCare and/or Cosmic and with Provisio/TM2 Application Interviews take place continuously throughout the application period. This position requires that you have valid licensure for the relevant profession. Your professional license will be verified against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare personnel (HOSP) before any offer of employment. Read more here: Register of Licensed Healthcare Personnel (HOSP) - Socialstyrelsen. This position involves direct and regular contact with children and/or youth. Before an offer of employment can be made, you must provide an extract from the Swedish Police's criminal record register in an unopened envelope or via a digital register extract, in accordance with law 2013:852 or 2000:873. More information is available here: Criminal Record Register - Request an Extract (polisen.se). We primarily use email (from [email protected]) for notifications and calls. Check your inbox and spam/junk folder regularly during this period to ensure you receive all information from us. If you are or have previously been employed by Region (Landsting) Dalarna, we will obtain internal references from your current or former supervisor if you become a candidate for employment. Read more about Region Dalarna, our core values, work environment, benefits, and what checks are conducted before employment: Work with Us - Region Dalarna. We have done our part and therefore do not wish to be contacted by other sales companies or recruitment firms. Contact Information Union Contact Information Labor Union - Region Dalarna