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