Description
Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.
Interests
- Investigative
- Social
- Realistic
Work Values
- Achievement
- Recognition
- Independence
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Concern for Others
Tasks
- Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.
- Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
- Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.
Work Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Detailed Work Activities
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Medical software
- Electronic mail software
- Internet browser software
- Spreadsheet software
- Accounting software
Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
Skills
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
Knowledge
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Biology
- Psychology
- Therapy and Counseling
- Education and Training
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Disaster MedicineCertifying Organization
American Board of Physician Specialties
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Internal MedicineCertifying Organization
American Board of Internal Medicine
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Cardiovascular DiseaseCertifying Organization
American Board of Internal Medicine
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Pulmonary DiseaseCertifying Organization
American Board of Internal Medicine
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Medical Review Officer CertificationCertifying Organization
American Association of Medical Review Officers
Type
Core
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%) | $143,965 |
| Median (50%) | $221,963 |
| High (90%) | $274,742 |
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  | $207,825 |
| Mid Level | $202,767 |
| Senior Level | $213,098 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 73,800 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 76,300 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 3%.
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 3%
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