[Core] [30% incumbents] Select, request, perform, or interpret diagnostic procedures, such as laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, emergency ultrasounds, and radiographs.
  DWAs: Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health. | Diagnose medical conditions. | Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs and priority of treatment.
  DWAs: Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Perform emergency resuscitations on patients.
  DWAs: Treat medical emergencies.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Perform such medical procedures as emergent cricothyrotomy, endotracheal intubation, and emergency thoracotomy.
  DWAs: Operate on patients to treat conditions.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Analyze records, examination information, or test results to diagnose medical conditions.
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Consult with hospitalists and other professionals, such as social workers, regarding patients' hospital admission, continued observation, transition of care, or discharge.
  DWAs: Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Conduct primary patient assessments that include information from prior medical care.
  DWAs: Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Communicate likely outcomes of medical diseases or traumatic conditions to patients or their representatives.
  DWAs: Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Monitor patients' conditions, and reevaluate treatments, as necessary.
  DWAs: Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
  DWAs: Supervise patient care personnel.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Collect and record patient information, such as medical history or examination results, in electronic or handwritten medical records.
  DWAs: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Discuss patients' treatment plans with physicians and other medical professionals.
  DWAs: Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Assess patients' pain levels or sedation requirements.
  DWAs: Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Refer patients to specialists or other practitioners.
  DWAs: Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Stabilize patients in critical condition.
  DWAs: Treat medical emergencies.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Select and prescribe medications to address patient needs.
  DWAs: Evaluate treatment options to guide medical decisions. | Prescribe medications.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Identify factors that may affect patient management, such as age, gender, barriers to communication, and underlying disease.
  DWAs: Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

[EMERGING:New] Consult and direct other medical personnel on patient care.

[EMERGING:New] Process patient transfers to and from other hospitals.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.38 lvl:4.62) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.38 lvl:4.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:5.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:4.25 lvl:4.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Writing (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:3.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:5.00 lvl:6.48) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  English Language (imp:4.76 lvl:5.21) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Biology (imp:4.45 lvl:5.24) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Psychology (imp:4.43 lvl:6.25) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:4.00 lvl:5.52) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.93 lvl:5.21) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:3.69 lvl:4.86) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.31 lvl:3.21) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Chemistry (imp:3.19 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Mathematics (imp:3.03 lvl:3.69) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.90 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Law and Government (imp:2.90 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.72 lvl:3.28) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.70 lvl:3.73) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:2.50 lvl:3.57) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.48 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Physics (imp:2.48 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Foreign Language (imp:2.45 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Telecommunications (imp:2.39 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.24 lvl:2.59) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Communications and Media (imp:2.24 lvl:2.31) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.07 lvl:2.38) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.90 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Mechanical (imp:1.90 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:1.86 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Transportation (imp:1.59 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Geography (imp:1.55 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.43 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Design (imp:1.31 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.24 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.10 lvl:0.34) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Building and Construction (imp:1.10 lvl:0.17) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.07 lvl:0.10) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.62 lvl:5.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.62 lvl:5.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.62 lvl:5.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.50 lvl:4.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.38 lvl:5.38) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.38 lvl:4.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.38 lvl:5.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.25 lvl:4.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.25 lvl:4.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Memorization (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Time Sharing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Response Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.93 lvl:6.32) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.86 lvl:6.45) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Getting Information (imp:4.83 lvl:5.63) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.76 lvl:6.14) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.76 lvl:4.93) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.72 lvl:4.90) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.71 lvl:5.21) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.59 lvl:5.59) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.52 lvl:5.62) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Processing Information (imp:4.45 lvl:5.79) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.41 lvl:5.18) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Working with Computers (imp:4.34 lvl:3.52) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.28 lvl:5.52) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.03 lvl:5.37) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.00 lvl:5.18) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.97 lvl:5.24) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.79 lvl:4.31) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.76 lvl:4.76) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.71 lvl:4.57) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.67 lvl:4.69) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.64 lvl:4.75) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.63 lvl:4.18) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.62 lvl:4.45) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.44 lvl:4.64) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.31 lvl:4.38) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.28 lvl:4.28) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.10 lvl:3.55) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.07 lvl:3.46) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.93 lvl:3.79) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.89 lvl:3.39) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.86 lvl:3.24) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.74 lvl:3.26) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.72 lvl:3.45) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.72 lvl:3.83) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.55 lvl:3.24) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.43 lvl:2.93) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.32 lvl:2.59) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.96 lvl:1.61) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.67 lvl:1.37) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.50 lvl:0.96) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.36 lvl:0.68) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:10.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:8.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:7.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:6.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:5.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:3.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.80) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.58) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Adaptability (imp:2.56) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cooperation (imp:2.51) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.46) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.44) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.43) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.20) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.14) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Initiative (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.00) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Empathy (imp:1.98) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Sincerity (imp:1.75) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.43) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.10) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Initiative (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:0.52) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.89) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.25 lvl:4.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.12 lvl:4.50) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.62 lvl:4.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Negotiation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 32,880
  annual_median    : $335,550
  annual_pct10     : $103,610
  annual_pct25     : $184,830
  annual_pct75     : $418,890
  annual_pct90     : $495,910
  annual_mean      : $317,480
  hourly_median    : $161.32

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Rhode Island ($512,730)
  lowest_state     : Utah ($140,370)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.653x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (31 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   30,830  median: $ 337,680
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,240  median: $ 316,830
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      320  median: $       0

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (3 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   30,830  median: $ 337,680
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,240  median: $ 316,830
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      320  median: $       0

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An emergency physician is a physician who specializes in emergency medicine. They typically work in the emergency department of a hospital and provide care to patients requiring urgent medical attention. Their scope of practice includes advanced cardiac life support (or advanced life support in Europe), resuscitation, trauma care (such as treatment of fractures and soft tissue injuries), and management of other life-threatening conditions. Alternative titles for this role include emergency medicine physician, emergentologist, ER physician, or ER doctor (with ER standing for an emergency room, primarily used in the United States).
In some European countries (e.g. Germany, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Denmark and Sweden), emergency physicians or anaesthetists are also part of the emergency medical service. They are dispatched together with emergency medical technicians and paramedics in cases of potentially life-threatening situations such as serious accident or injury, unconsciousness, heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke, anaphylaxis, or drug overdose. In the United States, emergency physicians are mostly hospital-based, but also work on air ambulances and mobile intensive care units.
Patients who are brought in the emergency department are usually sent to triage first. The patient may be triaged by an emergency physician, a paramedic, or a nurse; in the United States, triage is usually performed by a registered nurse.The Emergency department is full of ER providers who also engage in regular continuing education to stay current with new clinical guidelines and developments in emergency medicine and patient care. Common responsibilities include reviewing diagnostic tests, like labs, CT scans, and X-rays. They also manage airway complications, perform complex procedures and initiate care for severe infections or acute neurological problems. In many hospitals worldwide emergency physicians also participate in educating medical students or residents during their shifts, helping maintain consistent standards of practice within the emergency department. Emergency medicine is a different breed, these residents and physicians have short hour shifts compared to other specialties, working usually 8 hour shifts compared to an admitting doctor who may work 12 hours or more.    
If the patient requires admission to the hospital, another physician, such as an internal medicine physician, cardiologist, or neurologist takes over from the emergency physician.


== Training in the United States ==
The standard training route of emergency physicians in the United States is four years of college, four years of an approved medical school, and then a three- or four-year residency in emergency medicine. After completion of residency it is common for American emergency physicians to work in a hospital's emergency department and take the board certification necessary to become certified in emergency medicine. This includes a 300+ question written exam followed by an oral examination.


== Role in healthcare ==
Emergency physicians in the United States typically work in emergency departments. Patients come in for a variety of reasons, including severe, life-threatening complaints such as strokes and heart attacks, potentially life-threatening complaints like severe abdominal pain, and less severe complaints such as mild injuries. The emergency physician is expected to oversee their care, rule out life-threatening diseases, stabilize the patient if necessary, and decide if the patient needs to be admitted to the hospital for further care or discharged home to follow up as an outpatient. Emergency physicians work with a large number of other professionals, including physician assistants/nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, medical technicians, medical scribes, and more. For more information on what the practice of an emergency physician looks like, see Emergency medicine.


== Fellowship ==
Some additional training paths after becoming an emergency physician include:

Toxicology
Wilderness medicine
Emergency ultrasound
Trauma and/or critical care
Sports medicine
Pediatric emergency medicine
Medical education
International emergency medicine
Hyperbaric and undersea medicine
Emergency medical services (EMS) and disaster medicine
Aerospace medicine
These training paths are recognized by the American Academy of Emergency Medicine and are anywhere from 1–2 years in length.


== See also ==
Ambulance
American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians
Emergency department
Emergency medical services
Emergency medicine
Fellow of American College of Emergency Physicians - professional certification for emergency physicians
Primary care physician


== References ==


== External links ==
American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians
American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Physicians
Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Emergency Medicine Physicians are specialized medical doctors who provide immediate, life-saving care to patients in emergency departments and trauma centers. They make rapid diagnostic and treatment decisions for patients with acute injuries, illnesses, and medical emergencies, working to stabilize conditions and prevent death or disability. These physicians coordinate multidisciplinary teams and handle the full spectrum of urgent medical conditions from cardiac arrests to trauma cases.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Emergency physicians begin by conducting rapid patient assessments, evaluating vital signs and laboratory data to prioritize treatment needs. They perform emergency procedures such as intubations, resuscitations, and emergency surgeries while interpreting diagnostic tests like EKGs and lab results. Throughout their shift, they communicate with patients and families about likely outcomes, coordinate care with specialists and hospitalists, and direct nursing staff and residents. They continuously monitor patient conditions, document treatments, and make critical decisions about admissions, transfers, or discharges while managing multiple cases simultaneously.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful emergency physicians possess exceptional intellectual curiosity and stress tolerance, as evidenced by the highest work style importance scores for these traits. They excel at rapid decision-making under pressure, combining investigative thinking with strong social skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and medical teams. These professionals demonstrate high achievement orientation and self-control, essential for maintaining composure during life-threatening situations. The combination of investigative and social RIASEC traits (I:5.64, S:5.60) indicates they thrive on complex problem-solving while maintaining strong interpersonal connections with patients and colleagues.

CAREER ENTRY:
Emergency medicine requires extensive preparation with 62.1% holding post-doctoral training and 34.5% having doctoral degrees according to the education distribution data. Candidates must complete medical school, followed by a specialized emergency medicine residency program typically lasting 3-4 years. Board certification through the American Board of Emergency Medicine is standard, and many physicians pursue additional fellowship training in subspecialties like pediatric emergency medicine or toxicology.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Emergency physicians can advance to leadership roles such as emergency department medical directors or chief medical officers within healthcare systems. Many pursue academic careers combining clinical practice with teaching and research at medical schools, while others specialize further through fellowships in critical care, toxicology, or disaster medicine. Some transition to healthcare administration, policy development, or consulting roles, leveraging their broad clinical experience and decision-making expertise.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Emergency medicine offers exceptional financial rewards with a median annual salary of $335,550 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $103,610 to $495,910 across the 10th to 90th percentiles. The field employs 32,880 professionals nationwide with strong geographic variation, from Rhode Island's $512,730 average to Utah's $140,370, representing a 3.65x ratio. Demand remains robust driven by aging populations, increased emergency department utilization, and the critical nature of emergency care that cannot be automated. The vast majority (93.8%) work in healthcare and social assistance settings, with additional opportunities in educational services and management roles.

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Emergency medicine has strong protection against automation due to its reliance on complex decision-making, human interaction, and hands-on medical procedures. The role's emphasis on making decisions and solving problems (importance 4.9, level 6.3) and assisting and caring for others (importance 4.9, level 6.5) requires human judgment, empathy, and manual dexterity that current technology cannot replicate. While AI may assist with diagnostic imaging interpretation and clinical decision support, the core functions of emergency patient care will remain fundamentally human-centered.

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