Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

Description of what they do:

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

Also known as: General Surgeon, Hand Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician, Surgeon

Interests & Work Values

Interests

  • People who work in this occupation generally have the interest code: IRS.
  • This means people who work in this occupation generally have Investigative interests, but also prefer Realistic and Social environments.

Work Values

  • People who work in this occupation generally prize , but also value in their jobs.

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Education

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

People starting in this career usually have:

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Employment

This is a Bright Outlook Occupation

Projected Growth:

  • Average
  • Projected Openings: 400
  • Percentage Employed by Industry: 97%

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Employment Info

Projected Employment

This is a Bright Outlook Occupation

U.S. Projected Growth & Employment:

  • Average
  • Annual Projected Openings: 400
  • Percentage Employed by Industry: 97%
  • 2024 Employment: 14,700
  • 2034 Employment: 15,300
  • Percent Change: 4%

Typical Wages

Annual Wages in the United States

  • $83,390
    10%
  • $209,730+
    25%
  • $239,200+
    Median
  • $239,200+
    75%
  • $239,200+
    90%

Education & Experience

Education Requirements

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

People starting in this career usually have:

Typical Education

How much education do most people in this career have?

Doctoral or professional degree

100%

Less than high school diploma

0%

High school diploma or equivalent

0%

Some college, no degree

0%

Associate's degree

0%

Bachelor's degree

0%

Master's degree

0%

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Typical Tasks: What you might do in a day

  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
  • Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.
  • Manage healthcare operations.
  • Operate on patients to treat conditions.
  • Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
  • Order medical supplies or equipment.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Prescribe treatments or therapies.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
  • Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
  • Supervise patient care personnel.
  • Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

STEM Occupation Details

This Occupation is a part of STEM Occupations.

Description: This occupation is a STEM career. That means it is heavy on Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics.

Job Family: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

STEM Occupation Type:

  • Research
  • Development
  • Design
  • and Practitioners