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