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Neurologists

Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.

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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Technology Tools

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Key Tasks

  • Interview patients to obtain information, such as complaints, symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
  • Examine patients to obtain information about functional status of areas, such as vision, physical strength, coordination, reflexes, sensations, language skills, cognitive abilities, and mental status.
  • Perform or interpret the outcomes of procedures or diagnostic tests, such as lumbar punctures, electroencephalography, electromyography, and nerve conduction velocity tests.
  • Order or interpret results of laboratory analyses of patients' blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
  • Diagnose neurological conditions based on interpretation of examination findings, histories, or test results.
  • Prescribe or administer medications, such as anti-epileptic drugs, and monitor patients for behavioral and cognitive side effects.
  • Identify and treat major neurological system diseases and disorders, such as central nervous system infection, cranio spinal trauma, dementia, and stroke.
  • Inform patients or families of neurological diagnoses and prognoses, or benefits, risks and costs of various treatment plans.
  • Develop treatment plans based on diagnoses and on evaluation of factors, such as age and general health, or procedural risks and costs.
  • Prepare, maintain, or review records that include patients' histories, neurological examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
  • Communicate with other health care professionals regarding patients' conditions and care.
  • Counsel patients or others on the background of neurological disorders including risk factors, or genetic or environmental concerns.
  • Interpret the results of neuroimaging studies, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans.
  • Determine brain death using accepted tests and procedures.
  • Coordinate neurological services with other health care team activities.
  • Refer patients to other health care practitioners as necessary.
  • Advise other physicians on the treatment of neurological problems.
  • Perform specialized treatments in areas such as sleep disorders, neuroimmunology, neuro-oncology, behavioral neurology, and neurogenetics.
  • Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and expand competence.
  • Order supportive care services, such as physical therapy, specialized nursing care, and social services.
  • Provide training to medical students or staff members.
  • Prescribe or administer treatments, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and deep brain stimulation.
  • Supervise medical technicians in the performance of neurological diagnostic or therapeutic activities.
  • Participate in neuroscience research activities.

Skills

Active Listening
81%
Reading Comprehension
78%
Speaking
78%
Social Perceptiveness
78%
Complex Problem Solving
78%
Critical Thinking
78%
Writing
75%
Monitoring
75%
Judgment and Decision Making
75%
Coordination
69%
Science
69%
Active Learning
69%
Instructing
63%
Service Orientation
63%
Persuasion
63%
Systems Analysis
60%
Learning Strategies
60%
Time Management
56%
Systems Evaluation
56%
Management of Personnel Resources
50%
Mathematics
47%
Negotiation
44%
Quality Control Analysis
35%
Management of Material Resources
28%
Operations Monitoring
28%
Operations Analysis
28%
Management of Financial Resources
25%
Technology Design
22%
Programming
19%
Troubleshooting
19%
Equipment Selection
10%
Operation and Control
6%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
96%
English Language
80%
Psychology
79%
Biology
77%
Therapy and Counseling
74%
Education and Training
69%
Computers and Electronics
68%
Customer and Personal Service
65%
Chemistry
65%
Mathematics
63%
Administration and Management
54%
Sociology and Anthropology
44%
Personnel and Human Resources
44%
Law and Government
44%
Administrative
43%
Philosophy and Theology
41%
Communications and Media
39%
Foreign Language
36%
Public Safety and Security
31%
Economics and Accounting
27%
Telecommunications
26%
Engineering and Technology
25%
Physics
23%
Transportation
22%
Sales and Marketing
12%
Geography
8%
Design
6%
Mechanical
5%
Production and Processing
5%
History and Archeology
3%
Building and Construction
2%
Fine Arts
0%
Food Production
0%

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Abilities

Inductive Reasoning
88%
Deductive Reasoning
85%
Problem Sensitivity
81%
Oral Expression
81%
Oral Comprehension
81%
Written Comprehension
78%
Near Vision
72%
Speech Recognition
72%
Information Ordering
72%
Written Expression
72%
Category Flexibility
69%
Flexibility of Closure
69%
Speech Clarity
69%
Fluency of Ideas
66%
Perceptual Speed
63%
Visualization
60%
Originality
60%
Number Facility
53%
Speed of Closure
53%
Selective Attention
53%
Mathematical Reasoning
50%
Far Vision
47%
Memorization
47%
Visual Color Discrimination
47%
Finger Dexterity
44%
Time Sharing
44%
Hearing Sensitivity
35%
Auditory Attention
35%
Depth Perception
28%
Trunk Strength
22%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
19%
Manual Dexterity
13%
Reaction Time
3%
Control Precision
3%
Wrist-Finger Speed
3%
Response Orientation
3%
Sound Localization
0%
Extent Flexibility
0%
Night Vision
0%
Stamina
0%
Static Strength
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Multilimb Coordination
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Dynamic Strength
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Rate Control
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Gross Body Coordination
0%

Work Activities

Getting Information
98%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
98%
Assisting and Caring for Others
95%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
93%
Documenting/Recording Information
91%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
90%
Analyzing Data or Information
90%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
89%
Processing Information
89%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
88%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
86%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
85%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
84%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
80%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
79%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
78%
Training and Teaching Others
76%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
74%
Working with Computers
74%
Scheduling Work and Activities
73%
Performing Administrative Activities
72%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
71%
Thinking Creatively
71%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
70%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
69%
Coaching and Developing Others
68%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
66%
Developing and Building Teams
62%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
61%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
58%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
56%
Selling or Influencing Others
47%
Staffing Organizational Units
45%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
40%
Performing General Physical Activities
37%
Controlling Machines and Processes
32%
Handling and Moving Objects
30%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
15%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
13%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
12%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
9%

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

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

100%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

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

100%

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?

98%

Freedom to Make Decisions

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

98%

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?

97%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

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

96%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

96%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

95%

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?

95%

E-Mail

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

93%

Consequence of Error

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

89%

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?

89%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

87%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

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

83%

Time Pressure

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

82%

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?

81%

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?

80%

Physical Proximity

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

79%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

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

77%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

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

76%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

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

74%

Level of Competition

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

66%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

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%

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?

53%

Conflict Situations

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

51%

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?

44%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

42%

Public Speaking

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

34%

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?

27%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

25%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

24%

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?

23%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

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

19%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

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

18%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

18%

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?

14%

Exposed to Contaminants

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

10%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

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

9%

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.)

9%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

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

7%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

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

6%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

5%

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)?

5%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

5%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

3%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

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

3%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

2%

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?

2%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

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

2%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

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

1%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

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

1%

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)?

1%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

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, Under Cover

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

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

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

0%

Education

Post-doctoral training

64%

Doctoral degree

29%

Master's degree

5%

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

100

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.

72

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

49

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

24

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,

18

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
100%
Intellectual Curiosity
98%
Dependability
88%
Cautiousness
87%
Self-Control
82%
Empathy
76%
Integrity
75%
Stress Tolerance
75%
Perseverance
72%
Achievement Orientation
69%
Cooperation
65%
Sincerity
65%
Self-Confidence
57%
Social Orientation
57%
Adaptability
56%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
55%
Initiative
51%
Innovation
47%
Humility
40%
Leadership Orientation
39%
Optimism
27%

Work Values

Achievement
89%
Recognition
89%
Working Conditions
83%
Independence
78%
Relationships
72%
Support
72%

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