[Core] [25% incumbents] Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
  DWAs: Diagnose medical conditions. | Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
  DWAs: Prescribe medications.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Admit patients for hospital stays.
  DWAs: Process healthcare paperwork.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients.
  DWAs: Develop medical treatment plans.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.
  DWAs: Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities. | Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Refer patients to medical specialists, social services, or other professionals as appropriate.
  DWAs: Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support staff.
  DWAs: Supervise patient care personnel.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
  DWAs: Maintain medical or professional knowledge.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon admission, when treatment plans change, or at discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care.
  DWAs: Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
  DWAs: Maintain medical or professional knowledge.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Direct or support quality improvement projects or safety programs.
  DWAs: Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities. | Direct quality control activities.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Direct the operations of short stay or specialty units.
  DWAs: Manage healthcare operations.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Train or supervise medical students, residents, or other health professionals.
  DWAs: Train medical providers. | Supervise patient care personnel.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:5.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:4.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Science (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.25 lvl:4.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.96 lvl:6.40) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Biology (imp:4.62 lvl:5.62) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  English Language (imp:4.58 lvl:4.72) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Psychology (imp:4.29 lvl:5.75) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:4.00 lvl:4.84) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.96 lvl:5.76) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.83 lvl:4.75) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administration and Management (imp:3.08 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.04 lvl:3.36) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Mathematics (imp:2.80 lvl:3.58) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Chemistry (imp:2.80 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Administrative (imp:2.72 lvl:3.36) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.56 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Telecommunications (imp:2.52 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:2.52 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Law and Government (imp:2.50 lvl:2.92) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.29 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.28 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Foreign Language (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Physics (imp:1.96 lvl:2.08) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.92 lvl:2.25) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.84 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.83 lvl:1.72) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Geography (imp:1.83 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Production and Processing (imp:1.79 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  History and Archeology (imp:1.46 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Transportation (imp:1.44 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Design (imp:1.40 lvl:0.80) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.28 lvl:0.40) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:1.24 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Food Production (imp:1.22 lvl:0.58) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.21 lvl:0.21) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.50 lvl:5.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:5.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.25 lvl:5.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:5.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.75 lvl:4.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:4.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Control Precision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  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.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.84 lvl:6.72) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Getting Information (imp:4.80 lvl:5.56) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.80 lvl:6.24) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.80 lvl:4.96) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.76 lvl:5.08) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Processing Information (imp:4.71 lvl:5.88) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.64 lvl:5.92) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.62 lvl:5.64) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.56 lvl:5.28) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.54 lvl:5.48) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.52 lvl:6.08) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Working with Computers (imp:4.46 lvl:3.68) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.28 lvl:6.00) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.20 lvl:5.16) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.08 lvl:5.08) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.04 lvl:4.92) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.96 lvl:4.88) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.92 lvl:4.40) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.92 lvl:4.17) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.84 lvl:4.64) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.64 lvl:4.24) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.48 lvl:4.24) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.40 lvl:3.88) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.36 lvl:3.60) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.36 lvl:4.16) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.32 lvl:3.92) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.28 lvl:4.00) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.20 lvl:3.96) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.16 lvl:4.20) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.16 lvl:3.84) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.12 lvl:3.96) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.80 lvl:3.04) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.75 lvl:3.08) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.67 lvl:3.16) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.52 lvl:2.52) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.21 lvl:2.52) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.08 lvl:2.04) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.52 lvl:0.88) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.44 lvl:0.76) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.32 lvl:0.44) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.28 lvl:0.48) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- 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, 
  Social Orientation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:6.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:5.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:4.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Perseverance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.88) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.84) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.55) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Empathy (imp:2.27) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Self-Control (imp:2.26) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.22) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:2.21) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:2.12) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.11) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.08) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Social Orientation (imp:2.01) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.90) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.89) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:1.87) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.45) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.36) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation (imp:1.20) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:1.12) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  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.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  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
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  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.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Service Orientation (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Coordination (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:4.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  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 : 342,720
  annual_median    : $265,930
  annual_pct10     : $69,170
  annual_pct25     : $102,930
  annual_pct75     : $378,770
  annual_pct90     : $452,360
  annual_mean      : $262,040
  hourly_median    : $127.85

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : North Dakota ($454,550)
  lowest_state     : District of Columbia ($77,430)
  dispersion_ratio : 5.870x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  281,210  median: $ 267,800
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   38,100  median: $ 288,520
  Educational Services                     emp:   16,430  median: $  82,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,110  median: $ 276,060
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,680  median: $ 208,000
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,620  median: $ 280,380
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      550  median: $ 232,200
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      370  median: $ 213,060
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      230  median: $ 156,200
  Manufacturing                            emp:      190  median: $ 101,340

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (11 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  281,210  median: $ 267,800
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   38,100  median: $ 288,520
  Educational Services                     emp:   16,430  median: $  82,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,110  median: $ 276,060
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,680  median: $ 208,000
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,620  median: $ 280,380
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      550  median: $ 232,200
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      370  median: $ 213,060
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      230  median: $ 156,200
  Manufacturing                            emp:      190  median: $ 101,340

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Post-Hospitalist Medicine is the discipline concerned with the medical care of patients residing in Post-Acute, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Facilities. The Physicians whose primary professional focus is the post-hospital medical care of these patients are called Post-Hospitalists.


== Description ==
In recent years, acuity levels and medical needs of most patients entering Post-Acute and Long-Term Care facilities have dramatically increased. The American Hospital Association reports 54.3% of patients in post-acute facilities have Severity of Illness Level 3 and 4 in comparison to 40.8% of acute care hospital patients. "Patients in nursing facilities are frail, sick, elderly, have multiple comorbidities, and are oftentimes on many more medications than they need. It is only through frequent, publicized scheduled presence of specialized doctors in a facility that these issues can be addressed". Jerome Wilborn, M.D., National Medical Director of Post-Acute Care for IPC Healthcare.
The physicians who specialize in caring for patients in these types of facilities are Post-Hospitalists. "A specialist Post-Acute physician can provide better clinical care to a Post-Acute patient than a non-specialist. They know the rules, regulations and challenges that the patients, families and the skilled nursing facilities have. They're able to coordinate the patient care and the team's approach to care", Scott Kuhlman, former Vice President of Business and Staffing Development with Extended Care Physicians (ECP).
Typical community doctors who are a patient's Primary Care Provider (PCP), and most other Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician's Assistant (PA) extender models do not have the time or ability to effectively monitor patient care when the patient is in a post-acute or long-term care facility. As a result, increased hospitalizations, re-admissions and unnecessary ER utilization occur frequently, increasing overall health care costs.
When patients become ill with an urgent or non-emergency problem, most traditional care models typically direct the patient to the ER, utilizing the ER as an outpatient clinic rather than the clinician going to the facility, examining and treating the patient on-site.
"Post-Hospitalist Care is almost an art in itself", said Scott Sears, M.D. FACP, Chief Clinical Officer of Tacoma, Washington. based Sound Physicians. "That's why it's not in the patient's best interest to have a doctor who just dabbles in post-acute care. That's where the dedicated provider with a passion and vision for the work is so valuable. We also have more success with people who have more experience".
Health Systems and Managed Care Organizations are now utilizing Post-Hospitalist specialists in their continuum of care.  "It's upping the game in Post-Acute care. It's looking at the whole continuum of care from a systems perspective, improving hand-offs and transitions" Scott Rissmiller, M.D., Chief Hospitalist at the Carolina Healthcare System.
Post-Hospitalist medical services focus on providing care to high-risk, medically complex patients with the following common diagnoses:

Asthma
Major Depressive Disorder
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Osteoporosis
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
End Stage Renal Disease
Dehydration
Hepatitis C
Pneumonia
Hypertension
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Diabetes Mellitus
Pre and/or Postoperative Care
Coronary Artery Disease
Medication Reconciliation
In many instances, this population  has multiple diagnoses, comorbidities and their medical needs are extensive. In the past, these patients would have stayed in the hospital much longer and at much higher overall health care costs. 
Today, managing their care in less costly Post-Acute and Long-Term Care settings such as LTACs, Rehabilitation Centers, Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities is possible with the use of Post-Hospitalist Medical Services being provided on-site in these settings. Post-Hospitalists provide these specialized medical services exclusively in these various types of post-acute facilities.


== History ==
The term Post-Hospitalist was first attributed to Thomas Prose, MD, MPH, MBA, who coined the term in 2012. Prose founded General Medicine P.C.— The Post-Hospitalist Company, a health care practice devoted to the practice of Post-Hospitalist medicine in 1983. The practice of Post-Hospitalist medicine is still new in the United States and—while it has not yet reached widespread adoption— it is one of the faster growing of medical specialties.


== Training ==
As a relatively new specialty, only recently has certification for specialty experience and training for hospital medicine been offered. The American Board of Hospital Medicine (ABHM), a Member Board of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), was founded in 2009. 
The ABHM was North America's first board of certification devoted exclusively to hospital medicine. In September 2009, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) created a program that provides general internists practicing in hospital settings the opportunity to maintain Internal Medicine Certification with a Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine (FPHM).


== See also ==
Society of Hospital Medicine
Hospitalist


== References ==


== External links ==
American Board of Hospital Medicine
Society of Hospital Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
Society of Post-Hospitalist Medicine
American Board of Post-Hospitalist Medicine
American College of Post-Hospitalist Medicine
General Medicine, P.C.
Why Hospital Readmissions from Nursing Homes Don’t Matter, Slideshare

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  Extract: Robert M. "Bob" Wachter is an academic physician and author. He is on the faculty of University of California, San Francisco, where he is chairman of the Department of Medicine, the Lynne and Marc Benioff Endowed Chair in Hospital Medicine, and the Holly Smith Distinguished Professor in Science and 

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Hospitalists are physicians who specialize in providing comprehensive inpatient medical care to hospitalized patients across various settings including medical wards, intensive care units, and emergency departments. They coordinate patient care throughout the entire hospital stay, from admission through discharge, serving as the primary attending physician for hospitalized patients. This specialty emerged to improve efficiency and quality of inpatient care by having dedicated physicians focused exclusively on hospital-based medicine.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Hospitalists begin their shifts by reviewing patient charts and coordinating with nursing staff to assess the status of all assigned patients. They conduct bedside rounds, examining patients, adjusting treatment plans, and documenting progress notes in electronic health records like Epic Systems or MEDITECH. Throughout the day, they order and interpret diagnostic tests including laboratory work and imaging studies, prescribe medications, and make critical decisions about patient care. They communicate regularly with patients' families, primary care physicians, and specialists, often serving as the central coordinator for complex cases involving multiple medical disciplines. Much of their time involves analyzing data, solving complex medical problems, and ensuring proper documentation for quality care and billing purposes.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as hospitalists demonstrate exceptional intellectual curiosity and strong analytical thinking abilities, as evidenced by the role's emphasis on inductive reasoning and complex problem-solving. They possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written, enabling effective interaction with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The high social orientation component means successful hospitalists are naturally empathetic and service-oriented, finding fulfillment in directly helping others during vulnerable times. They must handle high-stress situations with self-control while maintaining cooperation across diverse healthcare teams. Those who thrive typically enjoy continuous learning and adapting to rapidly changing medical situations, as hospital medicine requires staying current with evolving treatments and technologies.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into hospital medicine requires completion of medical school (MD or DO degree) followed by residency training in internal medicine, family medicine, or emergency medicine, with 88% of practitioners holding post-doctoral training or doctoral degrees. Many hospitalists complete additional fellowship training in critical care, pulmonology, or other specialties to enhance their expertise in managing complex inpatients. Board certification in internal medicine or family medicine is typically required, along with hospital credentialing and medical licensing in the state of practice. The extensive preparation reflects the high-stakes nature of inpatient care and the need for advanced clinical decision-making skills.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Hospitalists can advance into leadership roles such as medical directors, department chairs, or chief medical officers within hospital systems. Many transition into academic medicine, combining clinical practice with teaching medical students and residents, or pursue research in hospital medicine and patient safety. Some hospitalists develop subspecialty expertise in areas like critical care, palliative care, or quality improvement, leading to roles as intensivists or consultants. The growing field also offers opportunities in healthcare administration, policy development, and consulting for healthcare organizations seeking to optimize inpatient care delivery.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The hospitalist field shows strong employment with 342,720 positions nationwide and a median annual salary of $265,930 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Compensation varies significantly by geography, with North Dakota offering the highest wages at $454,550 compared to Washington D.C. at $77,430, reflecting a 5.87x ratio between highest and lowest paying regions. The Health Care and Social Assistance sector employs the vast majority (281,210) of hospitalists, with additional opportunities in government and educational institutions. Demand remains robust due to an aging population requiring more complex inpatient care, hospital efficiency initiatives, and the trend toward specialized inpatient medicine. The field continues expanding as healthcare systems recognize the value of dedicated inpatient physicians in improving patient outcomes and reducing costs.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Hospitalists face moderate automation risk primarily in diagnostic and documentation activities, as AI systems increasingly assist with test interpretation, clinical decision support, and automated documentation. However, the core human elements of patient communication, complex clinical reasoning, and care coordination remain largely automation-resistant. The high levels of inductive reasoning, patient interaction, and real-time problem-solving required for managing acutely ill patients provide natural protection against full automation.

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