What they do
Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.
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Also called: |
Academic Hospitalist, Consultant Physician, Hospitalist, Hospitalist Medical Doctor (Hospitalist MD), MD (Medical Doctor), Physician
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Wages
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Physicians, All Other* |
Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 30.40 |
$63,240 |
25% |
$ 89.55 |
$186,270 |
Median |
$115.00+ |
$239,200+ |
75% |
$115.00+ |
$239,200+ |
90% |
$115.00+ |
$239,200+ |
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Average |
$129.92 |
$270,230 |
* You're seeing information for "Physicians, All Other" because it includes "Hospitalists" for which wage information is not available. |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Medicine and Dentistry
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.
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- Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Psychology
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.
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- Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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- Active Listening
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.
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- Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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- Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Social
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.
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- Investigative
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.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Concern for Others
Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
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- Stress Tolerance
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
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- Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
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- Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
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- Admit patients for hospital stays.
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- Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients.
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Related Occupations
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Projected Employment
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Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric* |
Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA |
2020 employment |
322 |
2030 employment |
337 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
0.5% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
11 |
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical 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. |
- Physical activity is Important
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Job Zone
Extensive Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(8.0 and above) - A typical worker will require
over 4 years up to and including 10 years or more
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 96% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 0% |
Bachelor's degree | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 4% |
Associate's degree | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 0% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 0% |
High school diploma or equivalent | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 0% |
Less than high school diploma | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 0% |
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Licensing
Vermont may require an occupational license: |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
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- Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Diagnose medical conditions.
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- Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
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- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
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- Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
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Other Resources
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