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