Typical Tasks
Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.
Develop and implement individualized plans for health care management.
Document findings of physical examinations.
Document patients' health histories, symptoms, physical conditions, or other diagnostic information.
Educate patients and family members regarding prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, or interconception care.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Concern for Others
Stress Tolerance
Dependability
Integrity
Self-Control
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Expected Knowledge
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Common Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
