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  Pediatricians, General
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  Careers / Pediatricians, General  
     
 
Summary Description
Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.
 
Sample Job Titles

1.

Adolescent Medicine Specialist

2.

Baby Doctor

3.

Chief, General Pediatric Clinic

4.

Doctor

5.

General Pediatrician

6.

Group Practice Pediatrician

7.

Medical Doctor (MD)

8.

Paediatrician

9.

Pediatrician

 

10.

Pediatrician, Active Practice

11.

Pediatrician, Managing Partner

12.

Pediatrician, Partner in Private Medical Practice

13.

Pediatrician/Medical Doctor

14.

Pediatrist

15.

Physician

16.

Physician-Pediatrician

17.

Physicians and Surgeons

18.

Primary Care Pediatrician

 
Job Tasks

Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.

  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.

Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.

  • Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
  • Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.

  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Record patient medical histories.

Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.

  • Administer non-intravenous medications.
  • Prescribe treatments or therapies.
  • Prescribe medications.

Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.

  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
  • Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.

Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
  • Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.

Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.

  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.

Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.

  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.

Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.

  • Design public or employee health programs.
  • Direct healthcare delivery programs.

Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.

  • Supervise patient care personnel.

Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.

  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.

  • Operate on patients to treat conditions.

Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.

  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

Provide consulting services to other physicians.

  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.

Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.

  • Design public or employee health programs.
  • Direct healthcare delivery programs.

Prepare government or organizational reports of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.

  • Prepare official health documents or records.
 
Work Activities
Importance Work Activity
90
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
87
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
87
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
85
Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
79
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
79
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
77
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
75
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
75
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
70
Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
68
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
66
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
66
Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
65
Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
61
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
59
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
59
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
58
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
56
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
56
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
54
Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
54
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
53
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
53
Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
53
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
46
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
43
Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
43
Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
38
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
38
Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
37
Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
36
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
31
Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
30
Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
30
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
 
 
 
Nature of the Work
(Abstract from Career Articles)
Physicians and Surgeons

Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. Surgeons operate on patients to treat injuries, such as broken bones; diseases, such as cancerous tumors; and deformities, such as cleft palates.

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Working Conditions
(Abstract from Career Articles)
Physicians and Surgeons

Physicians and surgeons held about 708,300 jobs in 2014. Many physicians work in private offices or clinics, often with administrative and healthcare personnel.

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  Source: MyPlan.com, LLC, 2019; includes information from the O*NET 20.3 database, 2016, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-2024 Edition. O*NET™ is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.  
   
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