Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Description: What do 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
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Projected Growth: Average
Projected Openings: 400
Percentage Employed by Industry: 97%
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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.
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.
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- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Pediatricians, General
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- Urologists
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
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STEM Occupation
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
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