Medical Doctor
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Job Description
Medical doctors, also known as allopathic physicians, take a biological approach to healing and are the most familiar type of doctor to people in this country.
Most complete at least four years of undergraduate, followed by for years of medical school, and an additional residency program.
Some require a fellowship on top of the aforementioned requirements, adding another 1 - 3 years.
If you hold a medical degree, there is a high demand for your job skills in many areas. Physicians may work in general or family practice as well as a variety of specialties.
These speciality areas include:
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Anesthesiology
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Family & General Medicine
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General Pediatrics & Internal Medicine
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Psychiatry
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Obstetrics
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Gynecology
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Surgery
From private practice to hospitals to independent clinics, physicians are in huge demand across the country.
Becoming a doctor takes dedication and a high level of ambition, but it's an investment that is sure to pay off in the long run.
Continue to learn about responsibilities, skills needed, how to become an Allopathic Physician (M.D.), the MCAT, licensing requirements, and residencies.
Responsibilities
Physicians work with patients to educate them about their illnesses, injuries, health conditions and preventative measures such as diet, fitness and smoking cessation. They also teach and work as administrators at medical centers and engage in medical research.
A medical doctor's responsibilities include:
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Diagnosing diseases, illnesses, and/or conditions
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Assessing the need for therapies and/or medicines and prescribing them
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Providing information to patients and families regarding diagnosis and treatment goals
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Monitoring patient progress and response to therapies and/or treatments
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Maintaining patient records and accurate information
Skills
Medical doctors require a high level of science acumen. Aspiring physicians should focus on the human sciences during their undergraduate career, including biochemistry, biology, and anatomy, as they serve as the foundation to a full understanding of diagnosis and treatment.
Beyond a comprehensive understanding of science, a physician must possess highly developed communications and patient care skills.
Doctors often work with patients from all walks of life, and being able to sensitively and effectively communicate with anyone is fundamental to a successful career, as found in a recent study by the Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
Confidence, empathy, respectfulness, and thoroughness all fall under patient care skills. While patients want a physician who can accurately and knowledgeably diagnose and treat their illness, they also want one who exhibits the aforementioned personality traits.
Working Conditions
Positions for physicians are available in a variety of health care settings. A physician may elect to set up a private practice, either alone or as part of a larger medical practice group.
Others choose to work in medical centers and hospitals, universities and other public agencies.
Medical schools are working to increase their enrollments as a looming doctor shortage is expected in all geographic regions and areas of the profession.
It is likely that physicians in the future will work fewer hours, which means lower earnings but they should be able to retire earlier. Low-income areas and rural regions will hold the greatest employment opportunities.
JAMA, the prestigious professional journal of the American Medical Association (AMA), is a major source for employment opportunities.
The website for the AMA is part of an active network that helps physicians find the right job for them, in the right location and environment.
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Salary Outlook
| Estimated Annual Salary | Average Hourly Wage | Positions Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| $183,940.00 | $88.43 | 347,000 |
| Title | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | Daniels Memorial Healthcare Center | Scobey, MT | 05.20.2019 |
| Provider shall provide professional physician services within the scope of Provider's licensure, experience and training on a full-time basis, which may include but not be limited to, new patient evaluations and treatment recommendations,... | |||
| Doctor - FHP - Fulltime - Variable | Fairfield Medical Center | Lancaster, OH | 10.21.2019 |
| Assesses, evaluates, diagnoses and provides initial treatment to patients of all ages who present in the urgent care center. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance to the established FMC policies, procedures and guidelines. | |||
| Medical/Physician Informaticist | ProHealth Care | Waukesha, WI | 04.19.2019 |
| ProHealth Care has been the health care leader in Waukesha County and surrounding areas for the past century, providing outstanding care across a full spectrum of services. The people of ProHealth Care strive to continuously improve the health... | |||
| Clinic EHR Scribe | Covenant Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | 10.21.2019 |
| A Scribe is an associate who enters patient information into the electronic health record (EHR) under the direction of a provider during an office visit. The scribe assists the medical provider by accompanying them during the medical history... | |||
| Medical Assistant or LPN- Family Medicine - Full Time | McLeod Health | Florence, SC | 10.21.2019 |
| Family Practice seeking CMA or LPN Physician Office (LPN) Job Description The Physician Office LPN will assist the nursing staff with phone calls by obtaining history and patient symptoms. The nurse will determine if the patient needs to... | |||
| Endocrinologist United Medical Specialties | Allina Health | Saint Paul, MN | 08.28.2019 |
| Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares... | |||
| Medical Assistant or LPN- Family Medicine - PRN (on as-needed-basis) | McLeod Health | Florence, SC | 10.21.2019 |
| Family Practice seeking CMA or LPN Physician Office (LPN) Job Description The Physician Office LPN will assist the nursing staff with phone calls by obtaining history and patient symptoms. The nurse will determine if the patient needs to... | |||
| Oncologist: Medical Director - 0.8 FTE | Allina Health | Mora, MN | 03.15.2019 |
| Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares... | |||
| Medical Assistant | Gritman Medical Center | Moscow, ID | 10.21.2019 |
| Medical Assistant (MA) I personnel perform a variety of clinical tasks within their scope of training and certification, under the direct supervision of the healthcare providers working in the Gritman clinics and in compliance with rules and... | |||
| Medical Director- Adult Psychiatrist | Allina Health | Cambridge, MN | 08.29.2019 |
| Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares... | |||
| Medical Assistant | Cascade Medical Center | Leavenworth, WA | 09.19.2019 |
| Cascade Medical , in beautiful downtown Leavenworth in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant with excellent customer service skills to work in our outpatient Clinic. ... | |||
| Physician, Palliative Care | Bay Medical Sacred Heart | Pensacola, FL | 09.30.2019 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart is a faith-based health system that provides a network of hospitals, outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and a variety of other health services to communities in South Alabama and across... | |||
| Medical Assistant-LGMD CCA New Iberia-Full Time | Lafayette General Health | Lafayette, LA | 10.03.2019 |
| This position interacts with patients in a professional and caring manor. Is responsible for patient flow and also helping out in front reception area. RESPONSIBILITIES: In absence of the RN and/or when volume dictates, Initiates patient... | |||
| Medical Technologist | Olmsted Medical Center | Rochester, MN | 10.07.2019 |
| This position is responsible for accurate laboratory testing in a hospital-based clinical lab to include Blood Bank, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, Phlebotomy, and Urinalysis. This individual must demonstrate... | |||
| Medical Social Worker | University Medical Center of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | 10.21.2019 |
| EMPLOYER PAID PENSION PLAN OF 29.25% OF YOUR ANNUAL SALARY! GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE! Position Summary: Performs professional level social work in areas such as: assessing patient needs and coordinating a safe, comprehensive discharge plan... | |||
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Medical Doctor
Scobey, MT
Daniels Memorial Healthcare Center
Provider shall provide professional physician services within the scope of Provider's licensure, experience and training on a full-time basis, which may include but not be limited to, new patient evaluations and treatment recommendations,...
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Doctor - FHP - Fulltime - Variable
Lancaster, OH
Fairfield Medical Center
Assesses, evaluates, diagnoses and provides initial treatment to patients of all ages who present in the urgent care center. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance to the established FMC policies, procedures and guidelines.
-
Medical/Physician Informaticist
Waukesha, WI
ProHealth Care
ProHealth Care has been the health care leader in Waukesha County and surrounding areas for the past century, providing outstanding care across a full spectrum of services. The people of ProHealth Care strive to continuously improve the health...
-
Clinic EHR Scribe
Waterloo, IA
Covenant Medical Center
A Scribe is an associate who enters patient information into the electronic health record (EHR) under the direction of a provider during an office visit. The scribe assists the medical provider by accompanying them during the medical history...
-
Medical Assistant or LPN- Family Medicine - Full Time
Florence, SC
McLeod Health
Family Practice seeking CMA or LPN Physician Office (LPN) Job Description The Physician Office LPN will assist the nursing staff with phone calls by obtaining history and patient symptoms. The nurse will determine if the patient needs to...
-
Endocrinologist United Medical Specialties
Minneapolis, MN
Allina Health
Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares...
-
Medical Assistant or LPN- Family Medicine - PRN (on as-needed-basis)
Florence, SC
McLeod Health
Family Practice seeking CMA or LPN Physician Office (LPN) Job Description The Physician Office LPN will assist the nursing staff with phone calls by obtaining history and patient symptoms. The nurse will determine if the patient needs to...
-
Oncologist: Medical Director - 0.8 FTE
Minneapolis, MN
Allina Health
Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares...
-
Medical Assistant
Moscow, ID
Gritman Medical Center
Medical Assistant (MA) I personnel perform a variety of clinical tasks within their scope of training and certification, under the direct supervision of the healthcare providers working in the Gritman clinics and in compliance with rules and...
-
Medical Director- Adult Psychiatrist
Minneapolis, MN
Allina Health
Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares...
-
Medical Assistant
Leavenworth, WA
Cascade Medical Center
Cascade Medical , in beautiful downtown Leavenworth in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant with excellent customer service skills to work in our outpatient Clinic. ...
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Physician, Palliative Care
Panama City, FL
Bay Medical Sacred Heart
Ascension Sacred Heart is a faith-based health system that provides a network of hospitals, outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and a variety of other health services to communities in South Alabama and across...
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Medical Assistant-LGMD CCA New Iberia-Full Time
Lafayette, LA
Lafayette General Health
This position interacts with patients in a professional and caring manor. Is responsible for patient flow and also helping out in front reception area. RESPONSIBILITIES: In absence of the RN and/or when volume dictates, Initiates patient...
-
Medical Technologist
Rochester, MN
Olmsted Medical Center
This position is responsible for accurate laboratory testing in a hospital-based clinical lab to include Blood Bank, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, Phlebotomy, and Urinalysis. This individual must demonstrate...
-
Medical Social Worker
Las Vegas, NV
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
EMPLOYER PAID PENSION PLAN OF 29.25% OF YOUR ANNUAL SALARY! GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE! Position Summary: Performs professional level social work in areas such as: assessing patient needs and coordinating a safe, comprehensive discharge plan...