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Job Description
Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-1064.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 234,310.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 112.00
- Currently, there are 19,800 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Obstetricians and Gynecologists”.
Also Known As…
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Physician Gynecologist
- Physician
- Obstetrics Gynecology Physician (OB/GYN Physician)
- Obstetrics Gynecology MD (OB/GYN MD)
- Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN)
- OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician)
- OB/GYN (Obstetrician / Gynecologist)
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Gynecologist
- Attending Physician
- Reproductive Endocrinologist
- Physicians and Surgeons
- Physician Obstetrician
- Obstetrics Specialist (OB Specialist)
- Obstetrics Gynecology Clinical Practitioner (OB/GYN Clinical Practitioner)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Professor (OB/GYN Professor)
- OB/GYN Doctor (Obstetrics/Gynecology Doctor)
Tasks for “Doctor”
- Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
- Treat diseases of female organs.
- Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
- Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
- Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
- Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
- Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
- Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Related Technology & Tools
- Laboratory specimen containers
- Pelvimeters
- Uterine scissors
- Electronic stethoscopes
- Richardson retractors
- Automated external defibrillators AED
- Suture needles
- Uterine manipulators
- Microscissors
- Vaginal ultrasound probes
- Metzenbaum scissors
- Towel clamps
- Oxygen administration equipment
- Allis forceps
- Mosquito hemostats
- Placenta forceps
- Ovum forceps
- Infant oxygen masks
- Cryosurgical units
- Intrauterine catheters
- Uterine forceps
- Medical staplers
- Curved needle holders
- Babcock forceps
- Tourniquets
- Serrefine clamps
- Straight needle holders
- Fetal doppler units
- Uterine depressors
- Suction machines
- Desktop computers
- Baby scales
- Surgical drapes
- Laptop computers
- Uterine curettes
- Debakey forceps
- Microforceps
- Neurological hammers
- Ophthalmoscopes
- Umbilical cord scissors
- Manual blood pressure units
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Kocher forceps
- Personal computers
- Surgical robots
- Laryngoscopes
- Colposcopes
- Surgical scalpels
- Bandage scissors
- Neonatal airways
- Cord clamps
- Surgical gloves
- Adson forceps
- Tablet computers
- Evacuated blood collection tubes
- Mechanical stethoscopes
- Fallopian tube forceps
- Mayo stands
- Uterine sounds
- Tissue forceps
- Cauterizing equipment
- Microscope slides
- Blood collection syringes
- Magill forceps
- Ultrasound imaging scanners
- Obstetrical forceps
- Mayo scissors
- Electrocardiography EKG machines
- Ultrasound bone density scanners
- Medical masks
- Hysteroscopes
- Suture scissors
- Pulse oximeters
- Surgical microscopes
- Episiotomy scissors
- Otoscopes
- Electronic blood pressure units
- Sponge forceps
- Surgical staple removers
- Vacuum extractors
- Vaginal exam specula
- Protective face shields
- Surgical probes
- Fetal monitors
- Bipolar electrosurgical forceps
- Electrosurgery units
- Medical lasers
- Infant warmers
- Intravenous IV equipment
- Patient airways
- Uterine dilators
- Cervical retractors
- Kelly clamps
- Uterine retractors
- Laparascopes
- Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
- Acrendo Medical Software Ob/Gyn EMR
- e-MDs software
- Scheduling software
- Practice Partner Total Practice Partner
- digiChart OB-GYN
- Email software
- Computer Systems Company R4 ACERT
- AS Software AS-OBGYN
- Web browser software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- MEDITECH software
- Medical procedure coding software
- MedcomSoft Record
- Alteer Premiere
- Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE
- eClinicalWorks
- Word processing software
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- ChartWare EMR