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Employment data collected from Physicians and Surgeons.

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.

Sample of reported job titles: Pediatrician, General Pediatrician, Medical Doctor (MD), Physician, Group Practice Pediatrician, Primary Care Pediatrician

Tasks

• Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
• Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
• Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.

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