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Summary Description


	Physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Assistant Professor of Surgery

2.	Brain Surgeon

3.	Cardiac Surgeon

4.	Cardiothoracic Surgeon

5.	Cardiovascular Surgeon

6.	Colon and Rectal Surgeon

7.	Colorectal Surgeon

8.	Cosmetic Surgeon

9.	Dermatologist

10.	Doctor

11.	Eye Surgeon

12.	General Surgeon

13.	Hand Surgeon

14.	Heart Doctor

15.	Heart Surgeon

16.	Internal Medicine Physician

17.	Medical Doctor (MD)

18.	Neurological Surgeon

19.	Neurosurgeon

20.	Ophthalmic Surgeon

21.	Ophthalmologist

22.	Orthopaedic Surgeon

23.	Orthopedic Surgeon

24.	Pediatric Surgeon

25.	Physician

26.	Physician Surgeon

27.	Physicians and Surgeons

28.	Plastic Surgeon

29.	Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist

30.	Reconstructive Surgeon

31.	Spinal Surgeon

32.	Surgeon

33.	Surgical Endoscopist

34.	Surgical Oncologist

35.	Thoracic Surgeon

36.	Transplant Surgeon

37.	Transverse Abdominal Muscle Surgeon (TRAM Surgeon)

38.	Trauma Doctor

39.	Trauma Surgeon

40.	Upper Extremity Surgeon

41.	Urologic Surgeon

42.	Urologist

43.	Vascular Surgeon

Job Tasks

	Follow established surgical techniques during the operation. Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.

	Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk. Examine patients to assess general physical condition.

	Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions. Operate on patients to treat conditions.

	Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure. Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

	Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area. Prescribe treatments or therapies. Prescribe medications.

	Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, and operating rooms. Diagnose medical conditions. Operate on patients to treat conditions. Prescribe medications.

	Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons. Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery. Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.

	Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff. Supervise patient care personnel.

	Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary. Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

	Prepare case histories. Record patient medical histories.

	Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, and procurement of supplies and equipment. Schedule patient procedures or appointments. Manage healthcare operations. Order medical supplies or equipment.

	Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility. Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.

	Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes. Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

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.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

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.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

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.

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.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

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.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

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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