Description
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
Interests
- Investigative
- Realistic
- Social
Work Values
Work Styles
Tasks
- Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
- Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
- Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms.
- Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
- Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
Work Activities
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Detailed Work Activities
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Technology Skills
- Medical software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Operating system software
- Human resources software
Abilities
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Skills
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Knowledge
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Most Common Education Level
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Certificates
Certificate name
Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle SurgeryCertifying Organization
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Primary Certification in Orthopedic SurgeryCertifying Organization
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certification Board of Nuclear CardiologyCertifying Organization
Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Board Certification in Orthopedic SurgeryCertifying Organization
American Board of Physician Specialties
Type
Specialty
Certifying Organization
Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $145,358 |
| Median (50%) | $282,194 |
| High (90%) | $392,843 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $215,431 |
| Mid Level | $280,916 |
| Senior Level | $301,221 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 16,000 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 16,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 4%
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