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 | 06.24.2019 |
| 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. | |||
| Wound Care Doctor for California | DocCafe | California, WI | 08.15.2018 |
| Surgery-General opening in , California. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com We are one of the nation’s leading physician groups delivering surgical wound care and related services at bedside to patients... | |||
| Wound Care Doctor for Virginia | DocCafe | Virginia, WI | 08.23.2018 |
| Surgery-General opening in , Virginia. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com We are one of the nation’s leading physician groups delivering surgical wound care and related services at bedside to patients... | |||
| Wound Care Doctor for Maine | DocCafe | Maine, WI | 08.23.2018 |
| Surgery-General opening in , Maine. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com We are one of the nation’s leading physician groups delivering surgical wound care and related services at bedside to patients in... | |||
| Wound Care Doctor for Pennslyvania | DocCafe | Pennsylvania, WI | 09.21.2018 |
| Surgery-General opening in , Pennsylvania. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com We are one of the nation’s leading physician groups delivering surgical wound care and related services at bedside to... | |||
| Wound Care Doctor for Colorado | DocCafe | Colorado, WI | 05.22.2019 |
| Surgery-General opening in , Colorado. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com We are one of the nation’s leading physician groups delivering surgical wound care and related services at bedside to patients... | |||
| Medical Director - Hospice | DocCafe | Milwaukee, WI | 06.05.2017 |
| Hospice/Palliative Medicine opening in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com MEDICAL DIRECTOR Grace Hospice is a partner of US Medical Management (USMM) and owned by a Fortune 250 company. Grace... | |||
| Medical Lab Technician (MLT)-Franklin Memorial Lab | MaineHealth | Farmington, ME | 06.24.2019 |
| NorDx Department: MaineHealth NorDx/Franklin Mem Clin Lab Std Hrs/Wk: Per Diem Shift: Flexible (As Needed) Full/Part Time: PRN Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position Summary The Medical... | |||
| Medical Laboratory Technician-Stephens Clinical Lab | MaineHealth | Norway, ME | 06.24.2019 |
| NorDx Department: MaineHealth NorDx/Stephens Clin Lab Std Hrs/Wk: Per Diem Shift: Flexible (As Needed) Full/Part Time: 0 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position Summary The Medical Laboratory... | |||
| Medical 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... | |||
| Medical Director | DocCafe | Mansfield, OH | 12.18.2018 |
| Academic/Faculty/Research opening in Mansfield, Ohio. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com Join the US Physiatry Family! U.S. Physiatry is the largest and fastest growing group of PM&R physicians... | |||
| Sr Medical Technologist (MT)-Sign On Bonus | MaineHealth | Portland, ME | 06.24.2019 |
| NorDx Department: MaineHealth NorDx/Bramhall Clin Lab Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: NorDx is seeking Senior Medical Technologists (MT) to... | |||
| PROGRAM COORDINATOR - DOCTOR of PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM | Duke Health | Durham, NC | 06.14.2019 |
| School of Medicine: Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nations top medical schools. Ranked tenth among its peers, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners,... | |||
| Wound Care Doctor for Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania | DocCafe | Pittsburgh, PA | 09.09.2018 |
| Wound, Burn and Ostomy opening in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com We are one of the nation’s leading physician groups delivering surgical wound care and related services at... | |||
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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.
-
Wound Care Doctor for California
Ringle, WI
DocCafe
Surgery-General opening in , California. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com We are one of the nation’s leading physician groups delivering surgical wound care and related services at bedside to patients...
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Wound Care Doctor for Virginia
Ringle, WI
DocCafe
Surgery-General opening in , Virginia. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com We are one of the nation’s leading physician groups delivering surgical wound care and related services at bedside to patients...
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Wound Care Doctor for Maine
Ringle, WI
DocCafe
Surgery-General opening in , Maine. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com We are one of the nation’s leading physician groups delivering surgical wound care and related services at bedside to patients in...
-
Wound Care Doctor for Pennslyvania
Ringle, WI
DocCafe
Surgery-General opening in , Pennsylvania. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com We are one of the nation’s leading physician groups delivering surgical wound care and related services at bedside to...
-
Wound Care Doctor for Colorado
Ringle, WI
DocCafe
Surgery-General opening in , Colorado. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com We are one of the nation’s leading physician groups delivering surgical wound care and related services at bedside to patients...
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Medical Director - Hospice
Ringle, WI
DocCafe
Hospice/Palliative Medicine opening in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com MEDICAL DIRECTOR Grace Hospice is a partner of US Medical Management (USMM) and owned by a Fortune 250 company. Grace...
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Medical Lab Technician (MLT)-Franklin Memorial Lab
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
NorDx Department: MaineHealth NorDx/Franklin Mem Clin Lab Std Hrs/Wk: Per Diem Shift: Flexible (As Needed) Full/Part Time: PRN Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position Summary The Medical...
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Medical Laboratory Technician-Stephens Clinical Lab
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
NorDx Department: MaineHealth NorDx/Stephens Clin Lab Std Hrs/Wk: Per Diem Shift: Flexible (As Needed) Full/Part Time: 0 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position Summary The Medical Laboratory...
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Medical 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...
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Medical Director
Ringle, WI
DocCafe
Academic/Faculty/Research opening in Mansfield, Ohio. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com Join the US Physiatry Family! U.S. Physiatry is the largest and fastest growing group of PM&R physicians...
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Sr Medical Technologist (MT)-Sign On Bonus
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
NorDx Department: MaineHealth NorDx/Bramhall Clin Lab Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: NorDx is seeking Senior Medical Technologists (MT) to...
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR - DOCTOR of PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
Durham, NC
Duke Health
School of Medicine: Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nations top medical schools. Ranked tenth among its peers, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners,...
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Wound Care Doctor for Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania
Ringle, WI
DocCafe
Wound, Burn and Ostomy opening in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com We are one of the nation’s leading physician groups delivering surgical wound care and related services at...