Podiatrists

Job Description: Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Podiatrists spend a lot of their time Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Inductive Reasoning, and Oral Expression. Podiatrists are typically characterized as being Investigative and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Medicine and Dentistry, Customer and Personal Service, and Biology and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Active Learning.

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Work Activities

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

Abilities

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

Interests

Investigative
  
Social
  
Realistic
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Conventional
  

Knowledge

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

Wages

Washington
$158,260  
 
Massachusetts
$158,070  
 
Kentucky
$154,550  
 
Wisconsin
$152,960  
 
New Hampshire
$148,480  
 
Nevada
$145,720  
 
Kansas
$142,620  
 
Iowa
$141,110  
 
Delaware
$134,380  
 
Tennessee
$132,030  
 
Minnesota
$126,530  
 
Georgia
$126,200  
 
North Carolina
$125,770  
 
Utah
$125,070  
 
Florida
$122,900  
 
Montana
$120,830  
 
Indiana
$119,800  
 
Arizona
$116,860  
 
Louisiana
$116,040  
 
Missouri
$116,030  
 
Maine
$115,410  
 
California
$114,830  
 
Illinois
$114,000  
 
Pennsylvania
$111,500  
 
Oregon
$110,950  
 
Connecticut
$109,920  
 
Oklahoma
$109,590  
 
Ohio
$108,360  
 
Nebraska
$106,280  
 
Maryland
$104,050  
 
New Mexico
$100,560  
 
New York
$100,420  
 
Virginia
$95,210  
 
New Jersey
$92,370  
 
South Carolina
$92,050  
 
Alabama
$87,930  
 

Skills

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

Work Values

Achievement
  
Relationships
  
Independence
  
Recognition
  
Working Conditions
  
Support
  

Work Styles

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

Work Context

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

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

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

-Every day-

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

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

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

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

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

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

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

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

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

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

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

-Once a week or more but not every day-

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

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

-Very important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
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-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
  
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
  
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
  
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
  
Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
  
Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
  
Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
  
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
  
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
  
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
  
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
  
Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
  
Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
  
Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
  
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
  

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

Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
  
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
  
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
  
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
  
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
  
Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
  
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
  
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  
Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
  

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

Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
  
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
  
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  
Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
  
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
  
Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
  
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
  
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
  
Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
  

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

Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
  
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
  
Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
  
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
  
Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
  
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
  
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
  
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
  

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

Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
  
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
  
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
  
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
  
Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
  
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
  
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  
Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
  
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
  
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  

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

Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
  
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
  
Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
  
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
  
Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
  
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
  
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
  
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
  

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

Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
  
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
  
Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
  
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
  
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
  
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
  
Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
  
Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
  

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

Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
  
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
  
Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
  
Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
  
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
  
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
  
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
  
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
  

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
  
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 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

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