Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC)
Lugano
2 years ago
Head Physician Orthopedic Surgery
- 06 January 2024
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Lugano
Job summary
EOC is a multi-site hospital in Ticino with 1,000 beds. This role offers a collaborative work environment and quality healthcare.
Tasks
- Lead orthopedic surgery and trauma services at Lugano Hospital.
- Train assistants in trauma and orthopedic surgery.
- Provide quality care for over 41,000 annual patients.
Skills
- Medical degree and specialization in orthopedics required.
- Proficiency in Italian at least B2 level.
- Knowledge of other national languages and English preferred.
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About the job
The EOC, the multisite hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory for a total of 1,000 beds. The organization effectively combines a local approach and an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and nearby hospital offer, regardless of where the services are requested.
Thanks to the commitment and competence of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relations, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.
The following position is aimed at candidates who wish to submit an unsolicited application as
Head Physician Orthopedic Surgery
Profile
The orthopedic-traumatology surgery service of the Regional Hospital of Lugano is the cantonal center for polytraumatized patients (MAS) and covers the entire spectrum of traumatology and orthopedics including complex cases throughout the cantonal territory. The service is recognized by the SIWF for the training of assistants in traumatology and orthopedics of the musculoskeletal system as B1, collaborates with several university centers, and has hosted a Master’s teaching in Biomedicine since 2020.
Necessary requirements
- Degree/diploma in medicine and specialization in orthopedics and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system* or equivalent title and related registration with MedReg before starting work ((https://www.medregom.admin.ch)
- For doctors with foreign titles, recognition by the Federal Commission for Medical Professions MEBEKO and related registration with MedReg (https://www.medregom.admin.ch) before starting work is mandatory
- Proven knowledge of the Italian language
- (required level at least B2) with related registration with MedReg (https://www.medregom.admin.ch) before starting work, knowledge of other national languages and English is desirable
Remarks
Applications from those who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered under any circumstances and will consequently be deleted from our database.
Applications will only be evaluated in case of service needs.
As this is a position for unsolicited applications, no information will be provided by phone.
