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General Internal Medicine Physicians

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.

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Job Zone:Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
STEM:Research, Development, Design, and Practitioners
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Key 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.
  • Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.
  • Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  • Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  • Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
  • Provide consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems.
  • Advise surgeon of a patient's risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk.
  • Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  • Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  • Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
  • Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  • Prepare government or organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.

Skills

Reading Comprehension
78%
Active Listening
78%
Speaking
75%
Science
75%
Social Perceptiveness
75%
Writing
75%
Complex Problem Solving
75%
Critical Thinking
75%
Judgment and Decision Making
75%
Active Learning
72%
Monitoring
72%
Service Orientation
69%
Coordination
56%
Systems Analysis
56%
Instructing
53%
Time Management
53%
Persuasion
53%
Systems Evaluation
53%
Learning Strategies
53%
Management of Personnel Resources
50%
Negotiation
50%
Mathematics
47%
Operations Analysis
44%
Quality Control Analysis
38%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Operations Monitoring
25%
Management of Financial Resources
22%
Troubleshooting
19%
Programming
19%
Technology Design
19%
Equipment Selection
16%
Operation and Control
13%
Repairing
6%
Installation
3%
Equipment Maintenance
3%

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
98%
Biology
88%
Psychology
84%
Therapy and Counseling
84%
Education and Training
81%
English Language
80%
Administration and Management
74%
Customer and Personal Service
73%
Computers and Electronics
73%
Mathematics
62%
Chemistry
61%
Personnel and Human Resources
57%
Public Safety and Security
54%
Administrative
53%
Economics and Accounting
51%
Sociology and Anthropology
49%
Law and Government
49%
Communications and Media
41%
Philosophy and Theology
40%
Physics
40%
Sales and Marketing
39%
Engineering and Technology
38%
Telecommunications
36%
Foreign Language
33%
Production and Processing
27%
Geography
26%
Transportation
24%
Design
15%
History and Archeology
13%
Mechanical
11%
Food Production
10%
Building and Construction
5%
Fine Arts
2%

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Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
85%
Oral Expression
81%
Oral Comprehension
81%
Inductive Reasoning
81%
Deductive Reasoning
78%
Written Comprehension
78%
Category Flexibility
75%
Near Vision
75%
Information Ordering
75%
Written Expression
75%
Speech Recognition
72%
Speech Clarity
69%
Flexibility of Closure
60%
Fluency of Ideas
56%
Selective Attention
56%
Perceptual Speed
56%
Number Facility
50%
Far Vision
50%
Mathematical Reasoning
50%
Memorization
50%
Originality
50%
Visualization
47%
Finger Dexterity
47%
Time Sharing
47%
Speed of Closure
47%
Hearing Sensitivity
35%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
35%
Visual Color Discrimination
35%
Auditory Attention
28%
Control Precision
28%
Manual Dexterity
28%
Stamina
25%
Trunk Strength
25%
Gross Body Coordination
25%
Depth Perception
22%
Speed of Limb Movement
13%
Extent Flexibility
13%
Static Strength
13%
Explosive Strength
13%
Multilimb Coordination
13%
Gross Body Equilibrium
13%
Dynamic Strength
10%
Reaction Time
6%
Wrist-Finger Speed
6%
Rate Control
6%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Night Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Response Orientation
0%

Work Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
98%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
95%
Documenting/Recording Information
94%
Analyzing Data or Information
87%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
87%
Getting Information
86%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
82%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
81%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
81%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
81%
Processing Information
78%
Working with Computers
78%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
77%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
76%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
75%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
71%
Scheduling Work and Activities
69%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
65%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
59%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
58%
Training and Teaching Others
54%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
52%
Thinking Creatively
52%
Developing and Building Teams
52%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
51%
Performing General Physical Activities
51%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
51%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
51%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
48%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
48%
Coaching and Developing Others
47%
Handling and Moving Objects
45%
Performing Administrative Activities
44%
Controlling Machines and Processes
42%
Staffing Organizational Units
40%
Selling or Influencing Others
28%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
22%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
16%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
13%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
10%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
9%

Work Context

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

100%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

99%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

96%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

93%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

92%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

90%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

90%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

90%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

86%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

86%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

85%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

83%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

80%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

77%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

77%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

76%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

74%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

74%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

73%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

68%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

66%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

65%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

65%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

63%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

58%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

54%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

48%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

44%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

44%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

43%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

34%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

34%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

34%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

32%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

31%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

31%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

29%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

29%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

25%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

19%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

19%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

18%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

17%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

15%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

11%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

11%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

7%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

7%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

7%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

5%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

4%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

4%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

0%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

0%

Education

Post-doctoral training

53%

Doctoral degree

47%

Interests

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

97

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

86

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

56

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

44

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

19

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

7

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
100%
Dependability
98%
Integrity
98%
Cautiousness
87%
Intellectual Curiosity
86%
Cooperation
84%
Self-Control
82%
Empathy
81%
Stress Tolerance
80%
Perseverance
72%
Achievement Orientation
71%
Sincerity
69%
Adaptability
68%
Social Orientation
67%
Self-Confidence
65%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
58%
Initiative
55%
Leadership Orientation
54%
Innovation
47%
Optimism
44%
Humility
38%

Work Values

Achievement
89%
Independence
89%
Recognition
89%
Relationships
89%
Working Conditions
83%
Support
72%

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