Lead doctor / Lead doctor orthopaedics with a focus on knee surgery 80-100 % — Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS)
- Location
- Wolhusen
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 10 days ago
Role overview
The Lucerne Canton Hospital with its locations in Lucerne, Sursee and Wolhusen is a company of the LUKS Group and thus belongs to one of the leading hospital groups in Switzerland.
The more than 8,500 employees are there with warmth, competence and commitment around the clock for the well-being of patients.
The clinics and institutes of the LUKS Group offer medical services of the highest quality.
- The Lucerne Canton Hospital with its locations in Lucerne, Sursee and Wolhusen is a company of the LUKS Group and thus belongs to one of the leading hospital groups in Switzerland.
- The more than 8,500 employees are there with warmth, competence and commitment around the clock for the well-being of patients.
- They look after and treat patients with orthopaedic and traumatological issues in the knee area and are responsible for the operational and professional management of this focus.
- They conduct their own consultation hours and take over specialist consultants.
- They benefit from flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths and a modern, appreciative leadership culture.
Main responsibilities
- They look after and treat patients with orthopaedic and traumatological issues in the knee area and are responsible for the operational and professional management of this focus.
- They conduct their own consultation hours and take over specialist consultants.
- They participate in the orthopaedic-traumatological emergency service as well as in regular background services at night and on weekends.
- They are involved in the education and training of our assistant physicians and senior physicians and actively participate in the further development of clinical standards, treatment concepts and strategic projects. Requirements
- Specialist title orthopaedics and musculoskeletal traumatology or equivalent qualification with proven experience in surgical knee surgery.
- Broad operational expertise in endoprosthetics, axle corrections, patello-femoral surgery and arthroscopic procedures including tape reconstructions and meniscus surgery.
- Engaged, resilient and communicative personality with a high patient and service orientation as well as enjoyment of interdisciplinary cooperation.
What the company offers
- They benefit from flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths and a modern, appreciative leadership culture.
Company and context
- Team-oriented working methods, a strong sense of responsibility and interest in organizational, economic and scientific issues. We offer:
- They actively shape the further development of the Wolhusen orthopaedic focus area with its supra-regional broadcast and are part of the orthopaedic / accident surgery clinic across all sites.
- Within the framework of the new construction project, there is the possibility to actively participate and to design processes / processes.
- We support your personal and professional development and offer attractive employment conditions and contemporary social benefits.
Additional details
- They are involved in the education and training of our assistant physicians and senior physicians and actively participate in the further development of clinical standards, treatment concepts and strategic projects.
- Team-oriented working methods, a strong sense of responsibility and interest in organizational, economic and scientific issues.
Notes and original content
- Requirements
Questions about this listing
What salary does Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) offer for this role?
Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) lists CHF 117'000 - 163'000 gross per year for this position in Wolhusen. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Lucerne?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Lucerne can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Lucerne's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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