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 |
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| $183,940.00 | $88.43 | 347,000 |
| Title | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor - FHP - Fulltime - Variable | Fairfield Medical Center | Lancaster, OH | 04.17.2019 |
| 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 Scribe | Cambridge Health Alliance | Cambridge, MA | 04.19.2019 |
| The main role of a scribe is to support physicians as they care for patients. The primary way to support physicians is by documenting patient encounters so they can focus on their patients. This generates better documentation, better patient... | |||
| Medical Lab Technician (MLT)-Franklin Memorial Lab | MaineHealth | Farmington, ME | 04.17.2019 |
| 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 Informaticist | ProHealth Care | Waukesha, WI | 08.17.2018 |
| 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... | |||
| Assistant Chief Medical Technologist - Sign On Bonus - MMC Campus | MaineHealth | Portland, ME | 04.17.2019 |
| NorDx Department: MaineHealth NorDx/Bramhall Clin Lab Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Evening Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Maine Medical Center is seeking an Assistant... | |||
| Assistant Chief Medical Technologist - Sign on Bonus - Pen Bay Campus | MaineHealth | Rockport, ME | 04.17.2019 |
| NorDx Department: MaineHealth NorDx/PenBay 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 at Pen Bay Medical Center is seeking an Assistant... | |||
| Medical Oncologist-Baxter, MN | Allina Health | Minneapolis, 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... | |||
| Endocrinologist- United Medical Specialties | Allina Health | Saint Paul, MN | 01.03.2019 |
| 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 | Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA | 04.19.2019 |
| Job ID 84780 Full / Part Time: Full-Time Location: Longmeadow, Massachusetts Regular/Temporary: Regular Baystate Health is seeking a full time Medical Assistant. What You Will Do: As the Medical Assistant you will provide an... | |||
| Medical Assistant | Gritman Medical Center | Moscow, ID | 04.17.2019 |
| 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... | |||
| 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... | |||
| Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) | Russell Medical | Alexander City, AL | 02.06.2019 |
| Responsible for medical screening procedures and care of patients to physician office. Will be responsible for collecting blood samples, assisting the providers, as well as overall clerical duties. ***Must be willing to take AAMA certification... | |||
| Medical Assistant | Marshall Medical Centers | Guntersville, AL | 11.27.2018 |
| Provides nursing care to patients, under the direction of a physician, who present with a broad range of medical complaints. The job includes, but is not limited to, the following: receiving patients, performing vital signs, specimen collection,... | |||
| Medical Technologist | Oklahoma State University Medical Center | Tulsa, OK | 04.19.2019 |
| A certified Medical Technologies who is capable of performing any routine testing and reporting with minimal supervision. Judgmental decisions concerning result interpretation and reporting are expected to be made when needed. Performs all duties... | |||
| Medical Assistant Oncology | Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA | 04.19.2019 |
| Job ID 84599 Full / Part Time: Per Diem Location: Greenfield, Massachusetts Regular/Temporary: Regular Baystate Franklin Medical Center Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) in Greenfield, MA, is a 93-bed acute care community hospital.... | |||
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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 Scribe
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Health Alliance
The main role of a scribe is to support physicians as they care for patients. The primary way to support physicians is by documenting patient encounters so they can focus on their patients. This generates better documentation, better patient...
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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 Informaticist
Waukesha,
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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Assistant Chief Medical Technologist - Sign On Bonus - MMC Campus
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
NorDx Department: MaineHealth NorDx/Bramhall Clin Lab Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Evening Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Maine Medical Center is seeking an Assistant...
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Assistant Chief Medical Technologist - Sign on Bonus - Pen Bay Campus
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
NorDx Department: MaineHealth NorDx/PenBay 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 at Pen Bay Medical Center is seeking an Assistant...
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Medical Oncologist-Baxter, MN
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...
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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...
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Medical Assistant
Springfield, MO
Baystate Medical Center
Job ID 84780 Full / Part Time: Full-Time Location: Longmeadow, Massachusetts Regular/Temporary: Regular Baystate Health is seeking a full time Medical Assistant. What You Will Do: As the Medical Assistant you will provide an...
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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...
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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...
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Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)
Alexander City, AL
Russell Medical
Responsible for medical screening procedures and care of patients to physician office. Will be responsible for collecting blood samples, assisting the providers, as well as overall clerical duties. ***Must be willing to take AAMA certification...
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Medical Assistant
Guntersville, AL
Marshall Medical Centers
Provides nursing care to patients, under the direction of a physician, who present with a broad range of medical complaints. The job includes, but is not limited to, the following: receiving patients, performing vital signs, specimen collection,...
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Medical Technologist
Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma State University Medical Center
A certified Medical Technologies who is capable of performing any routine testing and reporting with minimal supervision. Judgmental decisions concerning result interpretation and reporting are expected to be made when needed. Performs all duties...
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Medical Assistant Oncology
Springfield, MO
Baystate Medical Center
Job ID 84599 Full / Part Time: Per Diem Location: Greenfield, Massachusetts Regular/Temporary: Regular Baystate Franklin Medical Center Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) in Greenfield, MA, is a 93-bed acute care community hospital....