Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC)
Lugano
Head Physician Orthopaedic Surgery
- 06 January 2024
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Lugano
Job summary
The EOC is a multi-site hospital in Ticino offering 1,000 beds. Join a supportive environment with quality healthcare services.
Tasks
- Lead the orthopedic surgery department at Lugano Regional Hospital.
- Provide care for polytraumatized patients across the canton.
- Oversee training for orthopedic assistants and collaborate with universities.
Skills
- Medical degree with specialization in orthopedic trauma required.
- Proficient in Italian (B2 level) and other national languages.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
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About the job
The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory with a total of 1,000 beds. The organisation effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and local hospital service, regardless of where the services are requested.
Thanks to the commitment and expertise 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 wishing to submit an unsolicited application as
Head Physician Orthopaedic Surgery
Profile
The orthopaedic-traumatology surgery service of the Regional Hospital of Lugano is the cantonal centre for polytraumatised patients (MAS) and covers the entire spectrum of trauma and orthopaedics, including complex cases, throughout the cantonal territory. The service is recognised by the SIWF for the training of assistants in trauma and orthopaedics of the musculoskeletal system as B1, collaborates with several university centres, and has hosted a Master’s teaching in Biomedicine since 2020.
Necessary requirements
- Degree/diploma in medicine and specialisation in orthopaedics and trauma of the musculoskeletal system* or equivalent qualification and corresponding registration with MedReg before starting work ((https://www.medregom.admin.ch)
- For doctors with foreign qualifications, recognition by the Federal Commission for Medical Professions MEBEKO and corresponding 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 corresponding 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 telephone.
