Family and General Practitioners

Job Description: Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Family and General Practitioners spend a lot of their time Assisting and Caring for Others. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Inductive Reasoning, Oral Comprehension, and Oral Expression. Family and General Practitioners are typically characterized as being Investigative and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Medicine and Dentistry, Psychology, and Therapy and Counseling and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Active Listening.

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Work Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Getting Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Processing Information
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  

Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Written Comprehension
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Expression
  
Near Vision
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Information Ordering
  
Speech Recognition
  
Originality
  
Category Flexibility
  
Speech Clarity
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speed of Closure
  
Selective Attention
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Time Sharing
  
Control Precision
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Number Facility
  
Visualization
  
Memorization
  
Far Vision
  
Auditory Attention
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Depth Perception
  
Trunk Strength
  

Interests

Investigative
  
Social
  
Realistic
  
Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
  
Psychology
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Biology
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
English Language
  
Chemistry
  
Mathematics
  
Education and Training
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Administration and Management
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Law and Government
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Clerical
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Physics
  
Communications and Media
  
Foreign Language
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Sales and Marketing
  
History and Archeology
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Geography
  
Mechanical
  
Transportation
  
Telecommunications
  

Wages

Nebraska
$166,310  
 
Illinois
$164,570  
 
Hawaii
$163,340  
 
Arizona
$163,160  
 
Minnesota
$161,520  
 
California
$160,930  
 
Kentucky
$155,260  
 
South Carolina
$155,180  
 
Pennsylvania
$154,900  
 
Florida
$153,360  
 
Indiana
$153,230  
 
Oklahoma
$151,560  
 
New Jersey
$151,320  
 
Ohio
$150,610  
 
Virginia
$149,750  
 
Oregon
$149,010  
 
Maryland
$148,930  
 
Alabama
$146,810  
 
Delaware
$146,040  
 
Connecticut
$145,960  
 
Maine
$145,020  
 
Vermont
$144,480  
 
Washington
$143,880  
 
New York
$143,670  
 
Montana
$141,580  
 
District of Columbia
$137,680  
 
Puerto Rico
$66,670  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Active Listening
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Science
  
Critical Thinking
  
Speaking
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Service Orientation
  
Writing
  
Active Learning
  
Operations Analysis
  
Monitoring
  
Persuasion
  
Coordination
  
Time Management
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Instructing
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Learning Strategies
  
Negotiation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Mathematics
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Troubleshooting
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Concern for Others
  
Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Integrity
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Persistence
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Self Control
  
Cooperation
  
Initiative
  
Leadership
  
Independence
  
Social Orientation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Innovation
  

Work Context

Contact With Others
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Physical Proximity
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Consequence of Error
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Electronic Mail
  
Level of Competition
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Degree of Automation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Work Schedules
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Electronic Mail
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Electronic Mail
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Deliver babies.
  
Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Prepare reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
  
Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
  
Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Prepare reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
  
Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  
Deliver babies.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
  
Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  
Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
  
Prepare reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Deliver babies.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
  
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  
Prepare reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
  
Deliver babies.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
  
Deliver babies.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
  
Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
  
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
  
Prepare reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
  
Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Deliver babies.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  
Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  
Deliver babies.
  
Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
  
Prepare reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
  
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Deliver babies.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Prepare reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
  
Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
  
Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  
Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Deliver babies.
  
Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
  
Prepare reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Master's Degree
  
Doctoral Degree
  
Post-Doctoral Training