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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12.06.2019 |
| 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. | |||
| EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST - DOCTOR of PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM | Duke Health | Durham, NC | 12.03.2019 |
| 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,... | |||
| Medical Laboratory Technician | MaineHealth | Farmington, ME | 12.06.2019 |
| The Medical Laboratory Technician independently performs detailed and complex analyses of patient specimens. Recognizes problems, identifies causes (technical, instrument or physiological), synthesizes alternatives and determines solutions.... | |||
| 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... | |||
| Medical Assistant III - Part Time | UCLA Health | Santa Monica, CA | 11.22.2019 |
| Responsibilities The Medical Assistant III (MA) is responsible for assisting the physicians in the provision of medical care to patients for full scope of Orthopaedic services. The duties of a medical assistant involve completing routine... | |||
| Medical Assistant - Per Diem | UCLA Health | Los Angeles, CA | 11.22.2019 |
| Responsibilities The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting the physicians in the provision of medical care to patients for full scope of Orthopaedic services. The duties of a medical assistant involve completing routine patient... | |||
| Medical Assistant II - Per Diem | UCLA Health | Los Angeles, CA | 11.22.2019 |
| Responsibilities The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting the physicians in the provision of medical care to patients for full scope of Orthopaedic services. The duties of a medical assistant involve completing routine patient... | |||
| Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, or RMA) | Unity Health | Searcy, AR | 12.06.2019 |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Education: High school graduation or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) Program. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred.... | |||
| Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, or RMA) | Unity Health | Searcy, AR | 12.06.2019 |
| Certification/Licensure Required Education: High school graduation or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) Program. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred. Training and... | |||
| Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, or RMA) | Unity Health | Searcy, AR | 12.06.2019 |
| Certification/Licensure Required Education: High school graduation or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) Program. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred. Training and... | |||
| Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, or RMA) | Unity Health | Searcy, AR | 12.06.2019 |
| High School Diploma/Equivalent Required; Experience Preferre Education: High school graduation or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) Program. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant... | |||
| Medical Assistant - AGH - FT | Lafayette General Health | Lafayette, LA | 11.19.2019 |
| 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 Responsibilities: In absence of the RN and/or when volume dictates,... | |||
| Certified Medical Assistant - Call Center - Norwood, Ohio | TriHealth | Norwood, OH | 09.23.2019 |
| TriHealth is actively recruiting for a Certified Medical Assistant with high-volume Call Center experience for our call center in Norwood, Ohio . As a Certified Medical Assistant (MA), you will be responsible for taking incoming... | |||
| Medical Lab Technician (MLT or MLS) | MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | 11.05.2018 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center has an opening for a PRN Medical Lab Technician (MLT/MLS). This position works a flexible work schedule. Previous hospital experience preferred, but not required. MercyOne Elkader Medical Center offers a... | |||
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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.
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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST - 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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Medical Laboratory Technician
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
The Medical Laboratory Technician independently performs detailed and complex analyses of patient specimens. Recognizes problems, identifies causes (technical, instrument or physiological), synthesizes alternatives and determines solutions....
-
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...
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Medical Assistant III - Part Time
Los Angeles, CA
UCLA Health
Responsibilities The Medical Assistant III (MA) is responsible for assisting the physicians in the provision of medical care to patients for full scope of Orthopaedic services. The duties of a medical assistant involve completing routine...
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Medical Assistant - Per Diem
Los Angeles, CA
UCLA Health
Responsibilities The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting the physicians in the provision of medical care to patients for full scope of Orthopaedic services. The duties of a medical assistant involve completing routine patient...
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Medical Assistant II - Per Diem
Los Angeles, CA
UCLA Health
Responsibilities The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting the physicians in the provision of medical care to patients for full scope of Orthopaedic services. The duties of a medical assistant involve completing routine patient...
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Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, or RMA)
Searcy, AR
Unity Health
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Education: High school graduation or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) Program. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred....
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Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, or RMA)
Searcy, AR
Unity Health
Certification/Licensure Required Education: High school graduation or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) Program. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred. Training and...
-
Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, or RMA)
Searcy, AR
Unity Health
Certification/Licensure Required Education: High school graduation or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) Program. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred. Training and...
-
Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, or RMA)
Searcy, AR
Unity Health
High School Diploma/Equivalent Required; Experience Preferre Education: High school graduation or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) Program. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant...
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Medical Assistant - AGH - FT
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 Responsibilities: In absence of the RN and/or when volume dictates,...
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Certified Medical Assistant - Call Center - Norwood, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH
TriHealth
TriHealth is actively recruiting for a Certified Medical Assistant with high-volume Call Center experience for our call center in Norwood, Ohio . As a Certified Medical Assistant (MA), you will be responsible for taking incoming...
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Medical Lab Technician (MLT or MLS)
Elkader, IA
MercyOne Elkader Medical Center
MercyOne Elkader Medical Center has an opening for a PRN Medical Lab Technician (MLT/MLS). This position works a flexible work schedule. Previous hospital experience preferred, but not required. MercyOne Elkader Medical Center offers a...