{"id":2243,"date":"2020-06-04T13:06:28","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T12:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?page_id=2243"},"modified":"2021-01-31T18:41:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-31T17:41:00","slug":"physician-jobs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/physician-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Physician Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2243\" class=\"elementor elementor-2243\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-058831f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"058831f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44a7899\" data-id=\"44a7899\" 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     <ul class=\"job_listings list\">\n                                    <li class=\"post-3257 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_category-physician-jobs job_listing_type-full-time job_listing_experience-2-3-years job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-bachelor-degree job_listing_qualification-license job-type-full-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=3257\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/UTHealth-Logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Staff Physician, Ob\/Gyn &#8211; Obstetrics, Gynecologic and Reproductive Sciences, McGovern Medical School<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Houston, TX        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Houston, TX        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type full-time\">\n                            Full Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-11-17\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-3256 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_category-physician-jobs job_listing_type-full-time job_listing_experience-0-2-years job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-bachelor-degree job_listing_qualification-certificate job_listing_qualification-license job-type-full-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=3256\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/UTHealth-Logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Staff Physician, Emergency Medicine &#8211; Community Pediatrics (Full Time) &#8211; McGovern Medical School<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Houston, TX        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Houston, TX        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type full-time\">\n                            Full Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-11-17\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-3255 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_category-physician-jobs job_listing_type-part-time job_listing_experience-3-5-years job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-bachelor-degree job_listing_qualification-license job-type-part-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=3255\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/UTHealth-Logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Staff Physician &#8211; Anesthesiology, McGovern Medical School<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Houston, TX        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Houston, TX        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type part-time\">\n                            Part Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-11-17\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-3253 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_category-physician-jobs job_listing_type-part-time job_listing_experience-0-2-years job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-bachelor-degree job_listing_qualification-certificate job-type-part-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=3253\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Premise-Health-Logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Premise Health\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Collaborative Physician<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>Premise Health<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Pella, IA        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Pella, IA        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type part-time\">\n                            Part Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-11-17\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-3251 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_category-physician-jobs job_listing_type-part-time job_listing_experience-0-1-years job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-bachelor-degree job_listing_qualification-license job-type-part-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=3251\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/UTHealth-Logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Staff Physician (Hospitalist), Internal Medicine &#8211; McGovern Medical School<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Houston, TX        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Houston, TX        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type part-time\">\n                            Part Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-11-17\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-3248 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_category-physician-jobs job_listing_type-temporary job_listing_experience-0-1-years job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-bachelor-degree job-type-temporary job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=3248\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Nortwestern-Medicine-Logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Northwestern Medicine\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Hospitalist Physician<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>Northwestern Medicine<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Lake Forest, IL        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Lake Forest, IL        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type temporary\">\n                            Temporary                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-11-15\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-3246 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_category-physician-jobs job_listing_type-full-time job_listing_experience-0-1-years job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-bachelor-degree job-type-full-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=3246\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WellSpan-Health-Logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"WellSpan Health\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Urgent Care Physician<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>WellSpan Health<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>York, PA        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>York, PA        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type full-time\">\n                            Full Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-11-15\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-3243 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_category-physician-jobs job_listing_type-full-time job_listing_experience-0-1-years job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-certificate job_listing_qualification-license job-type-full-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=3243\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Franciscan-Health-Logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Franciscan Health\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Physician &#8211; Hospitalist<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>Franciscan Health<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Crown Point, IN        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Crown Point, IN        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type full-time\">\n                            Full Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-11-15\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-3240 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_category-physician-jobs job_listing_type-temporary job_listing_experience-0-1-years job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-diploma job_listing_qualification-license job-type-temporary job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=3240\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Marathon-Healh-Logo-150x150.png\" alt=\"Marathon Health\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Collaborating Physician<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>Marathon Health<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Albertville, AL        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Albertville, AL        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type temporary\">\n                            Temporary                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-11-15\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-3238 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_category-physician-jobs job_listing_type-temporary job_listing_experience-0-1-years job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-bachelor-degree job_listing_qualification-certificate 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                     <li class=\"job-type temporary\">\n                            Temporary                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-11-15\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                \n                <\/ul>\n\n                \n                    \n                                            <a class=\"load_more_jobs\" href=\"#\"><strong>Load more listings<\/strong><\/a>\n                    \n                \n            <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d20066 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d20066\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/stethoscope-2617701_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Banner Image\"><\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-60ba6b5a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"60ba6b5a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-55b76d54\" data-id=\"55b76d54\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d5b2bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71d5b2bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caring for patients is a subtle art. Therefore, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are satisfying to anyone who appreciates both the science and art behind this noble profession. Being a physician can be fulfilling, but also quite challenging. Nevertheless, according to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, the demand for this profession is on the rise.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this type of job has demanding educational requirements, physicians have the chance to work with a variety of people and treat different \u2014 often unique \u2014 illnesses and injuries. It is a challenging but rewarding career.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>About <\/b><b>Physician Jobs\u00a0<\/b><\/h2><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, people live much longer than they used to. With the increase in lifespan, there\u2019s a greater need for doctors in general, which, in turn, increases the need for medical assistants and caregivers. Curing people\u2019s illnesses and injuries, helping them feel better, and working on preventing or minimizing any existing health issues is a selfless job, which is why it\u2019s an excellent career choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What Does a Physician Do?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, physicians diagnose and treat their patients\u2019 injuries and illnesses. They often give patients advice on healthcare, diet, hygiene, and similar health-related topics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, physicians examine their patients, record their medical history, and prescribe appropriate medications and treatments. Furthermore, physicians also order, perform, and interpret various diagnostic tests to make accurate diagnoses.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physicians work very closely with other medical staff, like physician assistants, registered nurses, and health information technicians.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Duties of a Doctor<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every doctor has one primary concern, and that is the well-being of their patients. A doctor can take care of a patient\u2019s health with medicine, surgery, a check-up, or just a talk.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on their specialization, doctors can have various duties. However, every doctor has the following responsibilities as a part of their everyday routine:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a patient\u2019s medical history\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updating patient\u2019s charts and information on any ongoing treatments and findings\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ordering tests for nurses and healthcare staff in general (one of the lesser-known <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">responsibilities of a doctor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Analyzing test results to find abnormalities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing and recommending treatment plans for the patient<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing any concerns or questions that the patient has regarding their condition or overall well-being<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discussing various health-related topics with the patient and helping them take care of their health\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Types of Physician Jobs<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of physicians, and they require a similar degree. One is M.D. or Medical Doctor, and the other one is D.O. or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both types of doctors use the same treatment methods, such as medication and surgery. Still, D.O.s also deal with the body\u2019s musculoskeletal system, provide holistic patient care, and practice preventive medicine. D.O.s can be found in all specialties, but they are most often primary care physicians.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Anesthesiologist Jobs<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anesthesiologists take care of surgical patients and focus on pain relief. They provide patients with anesthetics, which reduce or altogether eliminate the feeling of pain during various surgical procedures, such as operations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this job is not as simple as it may seem. Anesthesiologists are also responsible for determining the amount of anesthetic during surgeries. Furthermore, this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physician position<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also includes the monitoring of a patient\u2019s heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure, and breathing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anesthesiologists work outside of the operating room as well. They work with other physicians and help them with various decisions on treatments and procedures before, during, and after surgery. Another duty anesthesiologists have outside of the operating room is in the intensive care unit (ICU). They help women in labor and patients suffering from chronic pain, which is just one of the many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICU physician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Surgeon Jobs<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgeons specialize in treating injuries, illnesses, and deformities through surgery. They repair bones and tissues after injuries, perform preventive and elective operations, and correct various deformities with the help of different surgical instruments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A significant number of surgeons are in the general surgery field. However, many of them decide to specialize in plastic or reconstructive surgery, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedic surgery (the musculoskeletal system), or neurological surgery (treatment of the brain and nervous system).<\/span><\/p><p><b>Family Physician Jobs<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both family and general physicians deal with standard conditions. They assess and treat everything from bone injuries to coughs, sneezes, and respiratory infections \u2014 anything that people suffer from daily. They usually have long-term patients.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Psychiatry Jobs<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychiatrists are mental health physicians who diagnose and treat mental health issues through psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and medication. Psychiatrists help their patients change their behavioral patterns and explore their past experiences in individual, group, or family sessions.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Obstetrician Jobs<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstetricians and gynecologists specialize in helping pregnant women. They provide help with pregnancy-related issues, childbirth, and the female reproductive system in general.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstetricians spend the majority of their time in prenatal care, monitoring a pregnancy. In the months leading up to the delivery, obstetricians have regular appointments with their patients. During these appointments, they explain what is happening with the baby at that moment, perform tests, and help their patients with any questions and issues they might have.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many obstetricians also perform <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gynecologist jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 a more general field that deals with women\u2019s reproductive health in general. Gynecologists take care of both the reproductive issues and diseases and are known as OB\/GYNs. Some of them work primarily in hospitals, but a significant number of OB\/GYNs also work in various private practices and with other doctors. Not so commonly, self-employed obstetricians work with their own patients.<\/span><\/p><p><b>General Pediatrician Jobs<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General pediatricians take care of infants, children, teenagers, and young adults. They specialize in diagnosing and treating health issues and problems that are typical for these age groups. The majority of pediatricians treat common illnesses and minor injuries. Additionally, general pediatricians also treat infectious diseases and administer vaccinations. Some of them even specialize in pediatric surgery or severe health issues that affect younger patients, like different autoimmune disorders or chronic ailments.<\/span><\/p><p><b>General Internist Jobs<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General internists most often treat adults. They use several diagnostic techniques to help their patients through medication or hospitalization. General internists specialize in diagnosing problems that affect internal organ systems such as the stomach, kidneys, liver, and digestive tract. They provide non-surgical treatment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physicians can work in many different fields, depending on their medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. According to the BLS, the most common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specializations are:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergists \u2014 diagnose and treat all kinds of allergies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiologists \u2014 diagnose and treat heart conditions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dermatologists \u2014 diagnose and treat skin conditions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastroenterologists \u2014 diagnose and treat digestive system issues<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ophthalmologists \u2014 eye specialists<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pathologists -\u2014 study body tissue to find abnormalities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiologists \u2014 review and interpret X-rays and other images and administer radiation treatments for illnesses like cancer<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Work Environment<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2018, there were approximately 756,800 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical doctor jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most common workplaces for physicians include physicians\u2019 offices, hospitals, and academic and government institutions. They are also working in group practices and various healthcare organizations, where they share a significant number of patients with other physicians. Teamwork allows them to have more time off for organizing care for their patients, but it also means less independence than solo practitioners might have.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Work Schedules<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of physicians work full time. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physician job description<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> very often includes working long and irregular hours and working overnight. Physicians also may be required to travel between their offices and hospitals to take care of their patients. Additionally, a physician may be needed to help their patient over the phone or make an emergency visit to a hospital or a nursing home.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Injuries and Illnesses<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">necessarily involve any injuries, but they also don\u2019t come without health issues. Physicians spend most of their working hours on their feet, surrounded by different diseases and illnesses. The biggest threats are the diseases that physicians deal with daily. Some people may not be able to take this, which is why being a physician is far from the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easiest doctor job<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How to Become a Physician<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physicians have very demanding education and training. Besides a bachelor\u2019s degree, they also need a degree from medical school, which takes four years to complete. Moreover, physicians need to spend three to seven years in internship and residency programs, depending on their chosen specialty.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Important Qualities<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doctor jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require some special abilities. However, every good and successful physician should have the following qualities:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication skills \u2014 These are essential for competent physicians, as they have to communicate effectively, not only with their patients but with other healthcare staff they work with, too.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compassion \u2014 Patients are often in great pain or distress due to their injuries and illnesses. This is why a competent physician must have compassion and understanding for their patients and the patients\u2019 families.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attention to detail \u2014 A detail-oriented physician makes for an excellent doctor. All <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MD jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require this quality since a doctor must monitor and record precise information about their patient and prescribe appropriate medications and therapy.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dexterity \u2014 Physicians are often required to work with very sharp tools, and mistakes may lead to severe consequences.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership skills \u2014 They are of great essence for physicians who have their practice and have to manage a team of other healthcare professionals.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizational skills \u2014 These skills are particularly helpful for keeping medical records.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patience \u2014 When it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doctor jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, patience is c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ritical in keeping a good relationship with both patients and co-workers. Patients who need special attention and those who are afraid of getting medical help may require more patience from their doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical stamina \u2014 This is crucial for long hours, handling disabled patients, and performing other physical jobs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem-solving skills \u2014 They are a requirement for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">general physician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because they are used to evaluate symptoms, prescribe appropriate treatment, and make quick decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Education<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most medical school applicants have at least a Bachelor\u2019s degree, but many of them have advanced degrees. There is no specific major in applying to medical school, but applicants usually complete undergraduate studies in biology, chemistry, physics, math, and English.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humanities and social sciences are also in the students\u2019 courses. Some of the students even volunteer at local hospitals and clinics to gain experience in a healthcare environment and see a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doctor work<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in person.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides being very hard to complete, medical schools are also incredibly competitive. All of the applicants have to submit transcripts, scores from the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and letters of recommendation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also need to attend an interview with members of the admissions committee. Schools consider the candidate\u2019s personality, leadership qualities, and their participation in extracurricular activities. You cannot apply for any of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before acquiring the necessary education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small number of medical schools offer a combination of undergraduate and medical school programs lasting between six and eight years.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical school students usually spend the first two years of their education in laboratories and classrooms, where they study courses like anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, psychology, medical ethics, and the laws governing medicine. They also learn practical skills like taking medical histories, examining patients, and diagnosing illnesses.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the last two years of studying for clinical and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-clinical physician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, students work with patients under the supervision of their mentors, that is, experienced physicians in various hospitals and clinics. They usually do rotations in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery. Additionally, medical school students also gain experience in diagnosing and treating illnesses in a variety of areas.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the students enter a residency program after graduating from medical school. The residency and training for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physician job<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> last from three to seven years, depending on the chosen specialty and most commonly take place in a hospital.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requirements may vary from state to state, but all states require physicians to be licensed. Candidates have to graduate from an accredited medical school and fulfill residency training in their specialty of choice. Additionally, they have to pass a standardized national licensure exam to have the chance to be considered for some of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best doctor jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there. M<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.D.s take the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), and D.O.s take the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physicians do not have to be certified, but certification dramatically increases their chances of getting an excellent job in their field of interest. M.D.s and D.O.s who want to get their certification may spend up to seven years in residency training, depending on their chosen specialty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates also have to pass a specialty certification exam from a certifying board to become certified and increase their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doctor job outlook<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The committees include the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS).<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Advancement<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, physicians advance by expanding their practices. Physicians usually improve their skills either in general medicine or in specific fields. Some advance by teaching or doing research, while others study business administration to become hospital administrators.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Pay<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physicians are one of the highest-paid occupations. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highest-paying doctor jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bring the median annual wage to more than $208,000. According to the BLS statistics from May 2018, surgeons have a yearly salary of approximately $255,110, and obstetricians and gynecologists are in third place with an annual wage of roughly $238,320. Psychiatrists earn roughly $220,380 per year, while family and general practitioners earn $211,780 annually. Additionally, general internists earn, on average, $196,490 per year.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Physician Job Outlook<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s estimated that between 2018 and 2028, the employment of physicians will have risen by 7%. The longer lifespan and growing elderly population create a unique demand for physicians. It\u2019s expected that this demand will grow steadily, despite the innovations and the latest technologies, diagnostic tests, and therapies. New technologies may decrease the need for physicians, but the need for their services will inevitably increase.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Job Prospects<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost every medical school graduate is matched with their residence, that is, their first <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doc jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right after graduating. Job prospects are especially suitable for physicians who want to work in rural and low-income areas since these areas have difficulties with attracting physicians. Job prospects are also useful for physicians who specialize in fields that deal with health issues that mainly affect the aging Baby Boomers, such as cardiology and radiology.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2><hr \/><h3><b>What is the highest-paying job for a doctor?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though physicians\u2019 jobs are generally among the highest-paying ones, anesthesiologists are paid the most, with an annual wage of $267,020, according to the 2018 statistics from the BLS. Conversely, general pediatricians have the lowest yearly salary of around $183,240.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What is the average salary for a physician?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the BLS statistics from May 2018 reveal, the average annual salary for both M.D.s and O.D.s is approximately $208,000, but it\u2019s presumed that it goes above this number.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How do I get a job as a doctor?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a job as a doctor is not very easy. A person would have first to obtain a bachelor\u2019s degree or an undergraduate degree and then go through three to eight years of medical school. On top of that, there are also residency and training.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What jobs are similar to a doctor?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People interested in obtaining degrees that will allow them to practice various <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may also be interested in becoming chiropractors, dentists, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, or nurse practitioners. 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