Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 26Health Professionals
- Minor group
- 264Medical Practitioners
- Unit group
- 2646Surgeons
Description
Performs surgery to treat muscular and skeletal diseases and injuries.
Unit group
2646 · SurgeonsDescription
Perform surgery to treat and prevent diseases and illnesses, correct deformities, repair injuries, and improve human functioning and appearance.
Skill level
Australia
1
Occupation skill level 1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Consults with patients to diagnose orthopaedic conditions and determines the need for surgical intervention
- Performs surgical procedures to treat musculoskeletal diseases and injuries
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning for muscular and skeletal diseases
- Prescribes treatments and medications following diagnosis of orthopaedic diseases or injuries
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/26/264/2646
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx