Description
Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.
Interests
- Investigative
- Social
- Conventional
- Realistic
Work Values
Work Styles
Tasks
- Analyze records, examination information, or test results to diagnose medical conditions.
- Assess patients' pain levels or sedation requirements.
- Collect and record patient information, such as medical history or examination results, in electronic or handwritten medical records.
- Communicate likely outcomes of medical diseases or traumatic conditions to patients or their representatives.
- Conduct primary patient assessments that include information from prior medical care.
Work Activities
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Detailed Work Activities
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Technology Skills
- Medical software
Abilities
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Skills
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Knowledge
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Most Common Education Level
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Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Brain Injury SpecialistCertifying Organization
​Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists
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Specialty
Certificate name
Certified Brain Injury Specialist TrainerCertifying Organization
​Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists
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Specialty
Certificate name
Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback Entry Level CertificationCertifying Organization
Biofeedback Certification International Alliance
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Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $161,755 |
| Median (50%) | $234,249 |
| High (90%) | $277,436 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $216,260 |
| Mid Level | $221,018 |
| Senior Level | $215,573 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 37,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 39,000 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 4%
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