Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other

Job Zone

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Maintain and follow standard quality, safety, environmental, and infection control policies and procedures.99
Treat patients using tools, such as needles, cups, ear balls, seeds, pellets, or nutritional supplements.98
Adhere to local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and statutes.98
Identify correct anatomical and proportional point locations based on patients' anatomy and positions, contraindications, and precautions related to treatments, such as intradermal needles, moxibustion, electricity, guasha, or bleeding.98
Develop individual treatment plans and strategies.97
Insert needles to provide acupuncture treatment.97
Evaluate treatment outcomes and recommend new or altered treatments as necessary to further promote, restore, or maintain health.93
Collect medical histories and general health and lifestyle information from patients.93
Maintain detailed and complete records of health care plans and prognoses.91
Educate patients on topics, such as meditation, ergonomics, stretching, exercise, nutrition, the healing process, breathing, or relaxation techniques.87
Assess patients' general physical appearance to make diagnoses.85
Analyze physical findings and medical histories to make diagnoses according to Oriental medicine traditions.85

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Consider Western medical procedures in health assessment, health care team communication, and care referrals.82
Dispense herbal formulas and inform patients of dosages and frequencies, treatment duration, possible side effects, and drug interactions.74
Apply heat or cold therapy to patients using materials, such as heat pads, hydrocollator packs, warm compresses, cold compresses, heat lamps, or vapor coolants.71
Formulate herbal preparations to treat conditions considering herbal properties, such as taste, toxicity, effects of preparation, contraindications, and incompatibilities.68
Treat medical conditions, using techniques such as acupressure, shiatsu, or tuina.66
Apply moxibustion directly or indirectly to patients using Chinese, non-scarring, stick, or pole moxa.65

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Active Listening72
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking69
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Service Orientation69
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness69
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking66
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Judgment and Decision Making63
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Complex Problem Solving56
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Monitoring56
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Reading Comprehension56
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Learning53
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination53
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Writing53
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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Time Management50
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Systems Analysis47
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation47
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Instructing44
Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies41
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Persuasion41
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Science31
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Management of Personnel Resources25
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Mathematics25
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Negotiation25
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Management of Material Resources22
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Quality Control Analysis22
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Management of Financial Resources19
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Operations Analysis19
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Equipment Selection16
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Operations Monitoring16
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Operation and Control10
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Technology Design10
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Troubleshooting10
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Programming6
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Customer and Personal Service87
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Medicine and Dentistry77
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Psychology71
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Biology68
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
English Language66
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Administrative63
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Therapy and Counseling63
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Administration and Management60
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Education and Training58
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Sales and Marketing56
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Economics and Accounting54
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Public Safety and Security48
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Computers and Electronics41
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Sociology and Anthropology41
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Communications and Media38
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Law and Government37
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Personnel and Human Resources36
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Philosophy and Theology31
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Telecommunications24
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Mathematics22
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Chemistry18
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Food Production17
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Production and Processing16
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
History and Archeology15
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Foreign Language14
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Physics13
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Geography11
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Engineering and Technology9
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mechanical8
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Design5
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Fine Arts4
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Transportation4
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Building and Construction2
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Deductive Reasoning72
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Near Vision72
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Comprehension72
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression72
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity72
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Written Comprehension69
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Inductive Reasoning66
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Arm-Hand Steadiness56
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Finger Dexterity56
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Speech Clarity56
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Written Expression56
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Category Flexibility50
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

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Flexibility of Closure50
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Information Ordering50
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Speech Recognition50
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Fluency of Ideas47
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Manual Dexterity47
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Originality47
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Time Sharing44
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Visualization44
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Far Vision41
The ability to see details at a distance.
Perceptual Speed41
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Multilimb Coordination38
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Speed of Closure31
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Control Precision25
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Extent Flexibility25
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Mathematical Reasoning25
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Memorization25
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Number Facility25
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Visual Color Discrimination25
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Auditory Attention22
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Dynamic Strength22
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Stamina22
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Static Strength22
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Trunk Strength22
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Wrist-Finger Speed22
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Depth Perception19
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Gross Body Coordination19
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium19
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Hearing Sensitivity19
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Reaction Time6
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Explosive Strength3
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Spatial Orientation3
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision0
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Rate Control0
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Response Orientation0
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Sound Localization0
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Speed of Limb Movement0
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Assisting and Caring for Others93
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Documenting/Recording Information89
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Getting Information83
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge82
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships81
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public80
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems79
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Performing Administrative Activities69
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events66
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work66
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Thinking Creatively66
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others64
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others63
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Analyzing Data or Information61
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Scheduling Work and Activities60
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization55
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings55
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Developing Objectives and Strategies54
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Processing Information54
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards53
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People52
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Performing General Physical Activities51
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Working with Computers51
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Coaching and Developing Others50
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Handling and Moving Objects48
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates47
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Training and Teaching Others47
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources45
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Selling or Influencing Others43
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others42
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials34
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates30
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others29
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information29
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Developing and Building Teams26
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Staffing Organizational Units26
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Controlling Machines and Processes15
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment13
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment11
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment7
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment5
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Attention to Detail86
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability79
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Empathy77
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Cautiousness76
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Integrity70
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Sincerity69
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Cooperation68
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Self-Control64
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Intellectual Curiosity58
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Optimism57
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Self-Confidence51
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Social Orientation51
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

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Perseverance50
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Achievement Orientation48
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Tolerance for Ambiguity44
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Stress Tolerance42
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Humility41
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Adaptability39
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Innovation38
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Initiative37
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Leadership Orientation20
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Social78
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Investigative75
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Realistic63
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional34
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Artistic18
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Enterprising10
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)93%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom90%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom78%
- Some freedom15%
E-Mail
- Every day66%
- Once a week or more but not every day34%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day89%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others72%
- Contact with others most of the time21%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day82%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually69%
- More than half the time12%
- About half the time15%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day52%
- Once a week or more but not every day37%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day54%
- Once a week or more but not every day25%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important28%
- Very important48%
- Important21%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day64%
- Never21%

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Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important48%
- Very important21%
- Fairly important14%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually19%
- More than half the time41%
- About half the time41%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility36%
- High responsibility25%
- Moderate responsibility14%
- Limited responsibility14%
- No responsibility11%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results34%
- Important results28%
- Moderate results14%
- No results17%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious36%
- Very serious14%
- Fairly serious29%
- Not serious at all14%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually14%
- More than half the time31%
- About half the time21%
- Less than half the time31%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive25%
- Moderately competitive46%
- Slightly competitive18%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day15%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a month or more but not every week44%
- Once a year or more but not every month30%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important14%
- Very important32%
- Important18%
- Fairly important14%
- Not important at all21%
Time Pressure
- Every day17%
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week31%
- Never21%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important11%
- Very important22%
- Important22%
- Fairly important22%
- Not important at all22%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- More than half the time15%
- About half the time15%
- Less than half the time63%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a week or more but not every day18%
- Once a month or more but not every week29%
- Once a year or more but not every month54%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day21%
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never46%
Spend Time Sitting
- About half the time32%
- Less than half the time54%
Conflict Situations
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
- Once a month or more but not every week28%
- Once a year or more but not every month34%
- Never24%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- More than half the time14%
- Less than half the time61%
- Never14%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- 40 hours54%
- Less than 40 hours43%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Very important11%
- Important18%
- Fairly important39%
- Not important at all29%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- High responsibility14%
- Moderate responsibility18%
- Limited responsibility25%
- No responsibility39%
Public Speaking
- Once a month or more but not every week21%
- Once a year or more but not every month55%
- Never17%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Every day15%
- Never70%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Less than half the time50%
- Never39%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Never71%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Never72%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never64%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month38%
- Never52%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Less than half the time15%
- Never70%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)21%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)79%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Never83%
Degree of Automation
- Slightly automated18%
- Not at all automated82%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Never89%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never89%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never93%
Exposed to High Places
- Never97%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Never96%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never86%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never97%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never96%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Never93%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never96%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all96%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never100%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Never100%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
Post-secondary certificate

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Medical software
Electronic health record EHR software, Miridia Technology AcuGraph, QPuncture II, Trigram Software AcuBase Pro
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Word processing software
Microsoft Word

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.
Treat patients using alternative medical procedures.
Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Prescribe treatments or therapies.
Record patient medical histories.
Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
Evaluate treatment options to guide medical decisions.
Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.

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Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.
Prepare medications or medical solutions.

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Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology