Pediatricians, General

Job Description: Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.

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

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Work Activities

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

Abilities

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

Interests

Investigative
  
Social
  
Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  
Enterprising
  

Knowledge

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

Wages

North Carolina
$165,410  
 
Washington
$163,070  
 
North Dakota
$161,840  
 
Texas
$161,270  
 
New Mexico
$161,140  
 
California
$157,440  
 
Georgia
$155,290  
 
Virginia
$154,820  
 
Pennsylvania
$154,400  
 
Maine
$153,880  
 
Colorado
$153,740  
 
Michigan
$152,080  
 
New York
$152,020  
 
Massachusetts
$151,930  
 
Florida
$150,920  
 
Alabama
$150,860  
 
Arizona
$150,540  
 
Kansas
$150,390  
 
New Jersey
$149,460  
 
West Virginia
$149,320  
 
Connecticut
$148,740  
 
Kentucky
$147,710  
 
Alaska
$147,600  
 
Rhode Island
$147,340  
 
South Carolina
$145,850  
 
New Hampshire
$145,470  
 
Ohio
$142,630  
 
Indiana
$141,600  
 
Nevada
$139,320  
 
Louisiana
$136,070  
 
Wyoming
$134,970  
 
Missouri
$134,270  
 
Delaware
$129,630  
 
Maryland
$126,790  
 
Illinois
$126,750  
 
Vermont
$117,560  
 
Puerto Rico
$65,740  
 

Skills

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

Work Values

Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Relationships
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Support
  

Work Styles

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

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

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

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

-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 Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

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

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
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-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
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-

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

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

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

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

-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-

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

-Once a week or more but not every day-

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

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

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

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

-Very important-

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

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
  
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
  
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 in infants and children.
  
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

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

- Relevance of Task Core-

Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
  
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
  
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

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

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

Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
  
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  
Provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
  
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
  

-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.
  
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.
  

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

Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
  
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 in infants and children.
  
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
  
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
  
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Provide consulting services to other physicians.
  

-Hourly or more 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.
  
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.
  

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

Provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
  
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
  
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
  
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
  

-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.
  
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-

Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
  
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
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 in infants and children.
  
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
  
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
  
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
  

-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.
  
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.
  

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

Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
  
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
  
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
  
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 in infants and children.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  

-More than yearly 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.
  
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.
  

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

Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
  
Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
  
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
  
Provide consulting services to other physicians.
  

-Several times 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.
  
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.
  

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

Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  
Provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
  
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
  
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
  
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 in infants and children.
  

-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.
  
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 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
  

-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
  

-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 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Some College Courses
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession
  
Doctoral Degree
  
Post-Doctoral Training