Job Description

Main duties & Responsibilities:

• Meeting with patients, taking their histories, and examining their files in order to provide them with the best surgical options.
• Outlining all the risks and benefits associated with the surgery prior to the procedure.
• Performing consultations with patients who suffer from birth defects, injuries, burn wounds, or those who want to enhance their physical appearance.
• Preparing patients for surgical and nonsurgical procedures.
• Prescribing medication like painkillers, antibiotics, and providing aftercare advice to patients.
• Scheduling follow-ups to remove stitches, inspect incisions, and monitor the patients’ healing.
• Handling various administrative duties like updating patient records and clinic policies.

Plastic Surgeon Requirements:

• A degree in medicine.
• A completed residency.
• Additional courses and training in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
• Years of practical experience in surgery.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• A sound understanding of patient aftercare and wound management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.