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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$>=$239,200	400	4.1%
State Statistics	-	-	-
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$>=$239,200

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

400

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

4.1%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Detailed Work Activities

Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Diagnose medical conditions.
Operate on patients to treat conditions.
Prescribe medications.
Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.
Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
Manage healthcare operations.
Order medical supplies or equipment.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
Record patient medical histories.
Prescribe treatments or therapies.
Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

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.
Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.
Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.
Operate on patient's musculoskeletal system to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patient's functions.
Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.
Prepare case histories.
Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area.
Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons.
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Innovation

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

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