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 MEDICAL | Centra Health | Lynchburg, VA | 06.23.2017 |
| Medical Degree The Medical Doctor provides medical care for patients and oversees all aspects of patient care. The Medical Doctor demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by... | |||
| Doctor - FHP - Fulltime - Variable | Fairfield Medical Center | Lancaster, OH | 09.19.2016 |
| 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 Laboratory Technician | St. Anthony Hospital | Shawnee, OK | 06.22.2017 |
| Description Role Purpose: Perform all of the tests in a single department or majorityof the procedures in all areas of the laboratory as required. Responsibilities: Initiate delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in... | |||
| Medical Laboratory Technician | St. Anthony Hospital | Shawnee, OK | 06.22.2017 |
| Description Role Purpose: Perform all of the tests in a single department or majority of the procedures in all areas of the laboratory as required. Responsibilities: Initiate... | |||
| Medical Laboratory Technician | St. Anthony Hospital | Shawnee, OK | 06.22.2017 |
| Description Role Purpose: Perform all of the tests in a single department or majority of the procedures in all areas of the laboratory as required. Responsibilities: Initiate... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician (PRN) O.U. Medical - Edmond, OK | OU Medical Center | Oklahoma City, OK | 06.23.2017 |
| - Pharmacy Technician (PRN) O.U. Medical - Edmond, OK (25901-26486) Job Description Pharmacy Technician (PRN) O.U. Medical - Edmond, OK(Job Number: 25901-26486) Work Location: United States-Oklahoma-Edmond-Edmond OUMC Schedule: PRN/Per... | |||
| Medical Transcriptionist-Pathology (Per Diem) | Boston Medical Center | Boston, MA | 06.06.2017 |
| Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. Its a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New... | |||
| Medical Assistant Medical Oncology | Columbus Regional Health | Columbus, IN | 04.27.2017 |
| PRN (no guaranteed hours); Outpatient Medical Oncology department with weekday operations; open 8a-5p Summary: This position performs routine patient care activities. Obtains and records vital signs, prepares patient for medical... | |||
| Medical Assistant Medical Oncology | Columbus Regional Health | Columbus, IN | 04.27.2017 |
| Full time; Monday-Friday 8a-5p Summary: This position performs routine patient care activities. Obtains and records vital signs, prepares patient for medical exam, and assists with treatments and procedures. Performs clerical/office... | |||
| Medical Assistant - Medical Oncology | Signature Healthcare | Brockton, MA | 06.23.2017 |
| - High School diploma or equivalent required - BLS Certification from American Heart Association - Medical Assistant Certification - Customer-service experience Responsible for assisting the healthcare team with the care and... | |||
| Medical Assistant / LGMD Flex Pool / PRN | Lafayette General Health | Lafayette, LA | 05.08.2017 |
| Member Sign In | Not a Member? Join Now! Home Job Search By Category By Location All Open Jobs Medical Assistant / LGMD Flex Pool / PRN Overview Date Posted: 5/8/2017 Job Code: 0035.MAPRN Location: LHVI Address:... | |||
| Clinical Pharmacy Specialist UC Medical Center Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplant | University of Cincinnati Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | 06.23.2017 |
| - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist UC Medical Center Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplant (042272) Job Description Clinical Pharmacy Specialist UC Medical Center Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplant(Job Number: 042272) Description Primary... | |||
| Clinical Pharmacy Specialist UC Medical Center Ambulatory Care Heart Failure | University of Cincinnati Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | 06.23.2017 |
| - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist UC Medical Center Ambulatory Care Heart Failure (040091) Job Description Clinical Pharmacy Specialist UC Medical Center Ambulatory Care Heart Failure(Job Number: 040091) Description Primary Purpose:... | |||
| Medical Assistant / LGMD Neuro / FT / Days | Lafayette General Health | Lafayette, LA | 05.23.2017 |
| Member Sign In | Not a Member? Join Now! Home Job Search By Category By Location All Open Jobs Medical Assistant / LGMD Neuro / FT / Days Overview Date Posted: 5/23/2017 Job Code: 0020.MedAsst Location: LHVI... | |||
| Medical Technologist | Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | Lake Charles, LA | 06.23.2017 |
| The Medical Technologist performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for use in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. | |||
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DOCTOR MEDICAL
Lynchburg, VA
Centra Health
Medical Degree The Medical Doctor provides medical care for patients and oversees all aspects of patient care. The Medical Doctor demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by...
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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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Medical Laboratory Technician
Oklahoma City, OK
St. Anthony Hospital
Description Role Purpose: Perform all of the tests in a single department or majorityof the procedures in all areas of the laboratory as required. Responsibilities: Initiate delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in...
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Medical Laboratory Technician
Oklahoma City, OK
St. Anthony Hospital
Description Role Purpose: Perform all of the tests in a single department or majority of the procedures in all areas of the laboratory as required. Responsibilities: Initiate...
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Medical Laboratory Technician
Oklahoma City, OK
St. Anthony Hospital
Description Role Purpose: Perform all of the tests in a single department or majority of the procedures in all areas of the laboratory as required. Responsibilities: Initiate...
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Pharmacy Technician (PRN) O.U. Medical - Edmond, OK
Oklahoma City, OK
OU Medical Center
- Pharmacy Technician (PRN) O.U. Medical - Edmond, OK (25901-26486) Job Description Pharmacy Technician (PRN) O.U. Medical - Edmond, OK(Job Number: 25901-26486) Work Location: United States-Oklahoma-Edmond-Edmond OUMC Schedule: PRN/Per...
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Medical Transcriptionist-Pathology (Per Diem)
Boston, MA
Boston Medical Center
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. Its a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New...
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Medical Assistant Medical Oncology
Columbus, IN
Columbus Regional Health
PRN (no guaranteed hours); Outpatient Medical Oncology department with weekday operations; open 8a-5p Summary: This position performs routine patient care activities. Obtains and records vital signs, prepares patient for medical...
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Medical Assistant Medical Oncology
Columbus, IN
Columbus Regional Health
Full time; Monday-Friday 8a-5p Summary: This position performs routine patient care activities. Obtains and records vital signs, prepares patient for medical exam, and assists with treatments and procedures. Performs clerical/office...
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Medical Assistant - Medical Oncology
Brockton, MA
Signature Healthcare
- High School diploma or equivalent required - BLS Certification from American Heart Association - Medical Assistant Certification - Customer-service experience Responsible for assisting the healthcare team with the care and...
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Medical Assistant / LGMD Flex Pool / PRN
Lafayette, LA
Lafayette General Health
Member Sign In | Not a Member? Join Now! Home Job Search By Category By Location All Open Jobs Medical Assistant / LGMD Flex Pool / PRN Overview Date Posted: 5/8/2017 Job Code: 0035.MAPRN Location: LHVI Address:...
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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist UC Medical Center Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplant
Cincinnati, OH
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
- Clinical Pharmacy Specialist UC Medical Center Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplant (042272) Job Description Clinical Pharmacy Specialist UC Medical Center Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplant(Job Number: 042272) Description Primary...
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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist UC Medical Center Ambulatory Care Heart Failure
Cincinnati, OH
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
- Clinical Pharmacy Specialist UC Medical Center Ambulatory Care Heart Failure (040091) Job Description Clinical Pharmacy Specialist UC Medical Center Ambulatory Care Heart Failure(Job Number: 040091) Description Primary Purpose:...
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Medical Assistant / LGMD Neuro / FT / Days
Lafayette, LA
Lafayette General Health
Member Sign In | Not a Member? Join Now! Home Job Search By Category By Location All Open Jobs Medical Assistant / LGMD Neuro / FT / Days Overview Date Posted: 5/23/2017 Job Code: 0020.MedAsst Location: LHVI...
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Medical Technologist
Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
The Medical Technologist performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for use in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
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