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
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?
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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.
Related Occupations
- Chiropractors
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Physician Assistants
- Anesthesiologist Assistants
- Podiatrists
- Anesthesiologists
- Cardiologists
- Dermatologists
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Family Medicine Physicians
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Neurologists
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Pediatricians, General
- Radiologists
- Urologists
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Medical Assistants
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