SOC (Occupations) for "physician"
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29-1071 - Physician AssistantsProvide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants. …Examples: Certified Physician's Assistant, Family Practice Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Physician
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29-1051 - PharmacistsDispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications. …Examples: Apothecary, Clinical Pharmacist, Druggist, Hospital Pharmacist, Registered Pharmacist
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29-1229 - Physicians, All OtherAll physicians not listed separately. …
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29-1011 - ChiropractorsAssess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment. …Examples: Chiropractic Physician
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29-1081 - PodiatristsDiagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot. …Examples: Podiatric Physician
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31-9092 - Medical AssistantsPerform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as …Examples: Autopsy Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Chiropractic Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Morgue Attendant,
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19-1042 - Medical Scientists, Except EpidemiologistsConduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research. …Examples: Cancer Researcher, Clinical Pharmacologist, Clinical Research Scientist, Gerontologist, Histologist, Histopathologist,
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29-1151 - Nurse AnesthetistsAdminister anesthesia, monitor patient’s vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education. …Examples: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), DNAP, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia
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29-1214 - Emergency Medicine PhysiciansMake immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department. …
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29-1215 - Family Medicine PhysiciansDiagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment. …
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29-1216 - General Internal Medicine PhysiciansDiagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting. …
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29-1222 - Physicians, PathologistsDiagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners. …
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29-2032 - Diagnostic Medical SonographersProduce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists. …Examples: Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Echocardiogram Technician, Echocardiographer,
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29-2053 - Psychiatric TechniciansCare for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications. …Examples: Behavioral Health Technician, Mental Health Technician, Psychiatric Technician
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31-9094 - Medical TranscriptionistsTranscribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic …Examples: Certified Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Record Transcriber, Medical Stenographer, Medical Transcriber, Medical
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29-1022 - Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsPerform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance. …Examples: Dental Surgeon, Maxillofacial Surgeon, Oral Surgeon
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29-1124 - Radiation TherapistsProvide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry …Examples: Dosimetrist, Radiation Therapist, Radiation Therapy Technologist, Registered Radiation Therapist
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29-1129 - Therapists, All OtherAll therapists not listed separately. …Examples: Art Therapist, Auriculotherapist, Educational Therapist, Hydrotherapist, Music Therapist, Peripatologist
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29-1171 - Nurse PractitionersDiagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education. …Examples: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Practitioner,
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43-6013 - Medical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsPerform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence. …Examples: Dental Secretary, Hospital Secretary, Psychiatric Secretary