29-1229.05

Preventive Medicine Physicians

Apply knowledge of general preventive medicine and public health issues to promote health care to groups or individuals, and aid in the prevention or reduction of risk of disease, injury, disability, or death. May practice population-based medicine or diagnose and treat patients in the context of clinical health promotion and disease prevention.

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

  • Direct or manage prevention programs in specialty areas such as aerospace, occupational, infectious disease, and environmental medicine.
  • Document or review comprehensive patients' histories with an emphasis on occupation or environmental risks.
  • Identify groups at risk for specific preventable diseases or injuries.
  • Design or use surveillance tools, such as screening, lab reports, and vital records, to identify health risks.
  • Perform epidemiological investigations of acute and chronic diseases.
  • Supervise or coordinate the work of physicians, nurses, statisticians, or other professional staff members.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed risk reduction measures or other interventions.
  • Direct public health education programs dealing with topics such as preventable diseases, injuries, nutrition, food service sanitation, water supply safety, sewage and waste disposal, insect control, and immunizations.
  • Provide information about potential health hazards and possible interventions to the media, the public, other health care professionals, or local, state, and federal health authorities.
  • Teach or train medical staff regarding preventive medicine issues.
  • Coordinate or integrate the resources of health care institutions, social service agencies, public safety workers, or other organizations to improve community health.
  • Prepare preventive health reports, including problem descriptions, analyses, alternative solutions, and recommendations.
  • Design, implement, or evaluate health service delivery systems to improve the health of targeted populations.
  • Develop or implement interventions to address behavioral causes of diseases.
  • Deliver presentations to lay or professional audiences.

Skills

Reading Comprehension
85%
Speaking
81%
Complex Problem Solving
81%
Active Listening
81%
Critical Thinking
81%
Judgment and Decision Making
81%
Writing
78%
Monitoring
78%
Social Perceptiveness
75%
Active Learning
75%
Coordination
75%
Science
69%
Systems Analysis
69%
Management of Personnel Resources
69%
Instructing
69%
Service Orientation
69%
Systems Evaluation
69%
Learning Strategies
69%
Persuasion
66%
Time Management
63%
Mathematics
53%
Negotiation
50%
Operations Analysis
47%
Quality Control Analysis
35%
Management of Financial Resources
25%
Management of Material Resources
19%
Operations Monitoring
16%
Technology Design
16%
Programming
13%
Troubleshooting
13%
Operation and Control
6%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Selection
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
94%
Biology
86%
English Language
83%
Education and Training
74%
Public Safety and Security
72%
Psychology
71%
Law and Government
71%
Administration and Management
65%
Therapy and Counseling
63%
Mathematics
62%
Personnel and Human Resources
59%
Customer and Personal Service
58%
Computers and Electronics
52%
Chemistry
50%
Sociology and Anthropology
47%
Communications and Media
46%
Administrative
46%
Economics and Accounting
41%
Telecommunications
35%
Sales and Marketing
33%
Engineering and Technology
33%
Geography
32%
Transportation
29%
Production and Processing
28%
Physics
28%
Philosophy and Theology
26%
Design
25%
Mechanical
22%
Foreign Language
19%
Building and Construction
18%
Food Production
16%
History and Archeology
15%
Fine Arts
9%

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Abilities

Deductive Reasoning
85%
Oral Expression
85%
Inductive Reasoning
85%
Oral Comprehension
81%
Speech Clarity
78%
Problem Sensitivity
78%
Written Comprehension
78%
Speech Recognition
75%
Fluency of Ideas
75%
Written Expression
75%
Category Flexibility
72%
Information Ordering
72%
Near Vision
69%
Flexibility of Closure
66%
Originality
66%
Mathematical Reasoning
56%
Selective Attention
56%
Visualization
53%
Speed of Closure
53%
Memorization
53%
Number Facility
53%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Far Vision
47%
Time Sharing
47%
Visual Color Discrimination
28%
Depth Perception
22%
Trunk Strength
22%
Hearing Sensitivity
19%
Auditory Attention
19%
Wrist-Finger Speed
16%
Finger Dexterity
13%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
6%
Multilimb Coordination
6%
Control Precision
6%
Manual Dexterity
3%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Reaction Time
0%
Extent Flexibility
0%
Night Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Stamina
0%
Static Strength
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Dynamic Strength
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Rate Control
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Response Orientation
0%
Gross Body Coordination
0%

Work Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
93%
Getting Information
92%
Analyzing Data or Information
89%
Processing Information
87%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
86%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
85%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
82%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
82%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
81%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
80%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
80%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
78%
Developing and Building Teams
77%
Working with Computers
76%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
76%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
76%
Training and Teaching Others
75%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
72%
Assisting and Caring for Others
71%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
69%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
69%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
69%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
69%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
68%
Thinking Creatively
67%
Coaching and Developing Others
66%
Documenting/Recording Information
66%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
63%
Scheduling Work and Activities
58%
Staffing Organizational Units
54%
Selling or Influencing Others
51%
Performing Administrative Activities
50%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
49%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
38%
Performing General Physical Activities
26%
Controlling Machines and Processes
16%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
15%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
13%
Handling and Moving Objects
12%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
9%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
8%

Work Context

E-Mail

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

99%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

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

99%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

96%

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?

92%

Freedom to Make Decisions

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

91%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

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

90%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

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

90%

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?

88%

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%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

84%

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?

83%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

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

80%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

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

80%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

77%

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?

75%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

75%

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?

74%

Time Pressure

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

74%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

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

74%

Consequence of Error

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

65%

Level of Competition

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

63%

Physical Proximity

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

60%

Conflict Situations

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

58%

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?

50%

Public Speaking

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

47%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

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

46%

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%

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?

33%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

33%

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?

31%

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)?

30%

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)?

29%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

25%

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?

24%

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?

24%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

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

22%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

22%

Exposed to Contaminants

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

22%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

22%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

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

21%

Outdoors, Under Cover

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

18%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

16%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

15%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

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

15%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

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

15%

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?

14%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

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

13%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

13%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

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

12%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

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

11%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

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

10%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

8%

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.)

7%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

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

6%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

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

5%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

4%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

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

4%

Education

Post-doctoral training

74%

Doctoral degree

26%

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.

73

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

39

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

38

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

23

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,

14

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
89%
Intellectual Curiosity
88%
Dependability
85%
Integrity
82%
Leadership Orientation
81%
Cooperation
79%
Cautiousness
77%
Self-Control
73%
Achievement Orientation
72%
Adaptability
71%
Social Orientation
70%
Sincerity
69%
Innovation
68%
Perseverance
66%
Stress Tolerance
66%
Initiative
65%
Self-Confidence
61%
Empathy
57%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
54%
Optimism
36%
Humility
34%

Work Values

Recognition
89%
Achievement
83%
Independence
83%
Relationships
78%
Working Conditions
78%
Support
67%

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