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Pediatricians, General

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.

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
Industry:Health Care and Social Assistance
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Key Tasks

  • Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
  • Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
  • Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
  • Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
  • Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
  • Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
  • Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  • Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
  • Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  • Teach residents or medical students about pediatric topics.
  • Provide consulting services to other physicians.
  • Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
  • Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  • Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  • Prepare government or organizational reports of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.

Skills

Speaking
81%
Critical Thinking
81%
Judgment and Decision Making
81%
Reading Comprehension
78%
Active Listening
78%
Science
75%
Active Learning
75%
Social Perceptiveness
75%
Writing
75%
Complex Problem Solving
75%
Monitoring
75%
Service Orientation
72%
Coordination
60%
Instructing
60%
Persuasion
56%
Learning Strategies
56%
Time Management
50%
Negotiation
50%
Systems Evaluation
50%
Systems Analysis
47%
Management of Personnel Resources
47%
Operations Analysis
47%
Mathematics
35%
Management of Financial Resources
28%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Operations Monitoring
22%
Quality Control Analysis
22%
Troubleshooting
19%
Programming
10%
Technology Design
10%
Operation and Control
0%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Selection
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
100%
Therapy and Counseling
87%
Biology
85%
Psychology
84%
Customer and Personal Service
81%
English Language
69%
Sociology and Anthropology
59%
Education and Training
57%
Personnel and Human Resources
56%
Mathematics
54%
Computers and Electronics
54%
Administration and Management
48%
Public Safety and Security
46%
Chemistry
46%
Law and Government
44%
Communications and Media
43%
Economics and Accounting
39%
Administrative
37%
Foreign Language
35%
Telecommunications
26%
Philosophy and Theology
24%
Sales and Marketing
22%
Transportation
20%
Production and Processing
19%
Mechanical
18%
Physics
18%
Engineering and Technology
15%
Geography
10%
History and Archeology
8%
Building and Construction
4%
Design
0%
Fine Arts
0%
Food Production
0%

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Abilities

Oral Comprehension
100%
Oral Expression
97%
Inductive Reasoning
94%
Problem Sensitivity
81%
Written Comprehension
81%
Written Expression
78%
Deductive Reasoning
78%
Speech Clarity
75%
Speech Recognition
75%
Near Vision
72%
Information Ordering
69%
Selective Attention
56%
Flexibility of Closure
53%
Category Flexibility
50%
Fluency of Ideas
50%
Time Sharing
50%
Originality
50%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Far Vision
47%
Speed of Closure
47%
Memorization
47%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
44%
Mathematical Reasoning
44%
Number Facility
44%
Auditory Attention
38%
Finger Dexterity
38%
Visual Color Discrimination
38%
Visualization
31%
Hearing Sensitivity
28%
Control Precision
28%
Manual Dexterity
28%
Trunk Strength
25%
Depth Perception
19%
Dynamic Strength
13%
Stamina
10%
Gross Body Equilibrium
10%
Gross Body Coordination
10%
Wrist-Finger Speed
6%
Explosive Strength
3%
Multilimb Coordination
3%
Response Orientation
3%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Reaction Time
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Extent Flexibility
0%
Night Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Static Strength
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Rate Control
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%

Work Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
99%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
96%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
96%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
95%
Documenting/Recording Information
91%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
91%
Getting Information
90%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
85%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
81%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
79%
Working with Computers
76%
Processing Information
75%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
69%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
67%
Training and Teaching Others
67%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
66%
Developing and Building Teams
63%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
61%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
60%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
60%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
53%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
52%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
51%
Analyzing Data or Information
49%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
48%
Performing Administrative Activities
47%
Coaching and Developing Others
46%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
44%
Staffing Organizational Units
42%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
39%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
36%
Performing General Physical Activities
32%
Selling or Influencing Others
31%
Thinking Creatively
30%
Scheduling Work and Activities
29%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
27%
Handling and Moving Objects
26%
Controlling Machines and Processes
16%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
13%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
12%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
11%

Work Context

Exposed to Disease or Infections

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

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?

99%

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?

98%

Freedom to Make Decisions

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

96%

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?

92%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

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

92%

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?

91%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

91%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

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

89%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

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

89%

Physical Proximity

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

87%

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?

85%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

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

83%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

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

78%

E-Mail

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

76%

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?

75%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

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

71%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

70%

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?

69%

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?

69%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

69%

Consequence of Error

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

66%

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?

65%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

63%

Level of Competition

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

56%

Conflict Situations

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

55%

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?

55%

Time Pressure

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

54%

Exposed to Contaminants

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

50%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

44%

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?

42%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

41%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

40%

Public Speaking

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

35%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

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

31%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

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

29%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

19%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

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

17%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

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

17%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

16%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

14%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

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

13%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

10%

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?

10%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

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

9%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

8%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

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

1%

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.)

1%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

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?

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 Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

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

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%

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)?

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%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

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

0%

Education

Post-doctoral training

78%

Doctoral degree

20%

Professional degree

1%

Interests

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.

94

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

87

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

46

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

42

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

25

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,

13

Work Styles

Dependability
98%
Attention to Detail
96%
Empathy
93%
Cooperation
90%
Cautiousness
86%
Integrity
82%
Optimism
76%
Self-Control
75%
Social Orientation
75%
Stress Tolerance
75%
Intellectual Curiosity
73%
Sincerity
71%
Perseverance
69%
Achievement Orientation
68%
Adaptability
66%
Self-Confidence
57%
Leadership Orientation
54%
Initiative
52%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
48%
Innovation
45%
Humility
37%

Work Values

Achievement
95%
Recognition
95%
Relationships
95%
Independence
89%
Working Conditions
83%
Support
61%

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