Physician

Physician’s Occupation A. What do they do? Perform examination of patients – listen to heart and lungs with stethoscope, check reflexes with reflex hammer, check eyes, ears, nose, and throat Diagnose illnesses Educate patients Treat human injuries and diseases Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Physician’s Occupation A. What do they do? Treat poor health with medicine and procedures Prescribe medications Some physicians are in general practice (or family practice), which means they see patients for a variety of problems Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)

PHysician’s Occupation B.Tools they use Stethoscope Depending on the specialty or sub- specialty, doctors will use a variety of tools Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Physician’s Occupation C.Working conditions Generally work long hours Work in well lit, safe, clean areas May be on call to go to the hospital Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Physician’s Occupation D.Who they work for Hospitals Medical centers Public health Private practice Armed services Industry Medical research Corporations Individuals Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Physician’s Occupation E.Training required Formal training and license required Usually 11 or more years after high school Four years of college, four years of medical school, and three years working in a hospital Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Physician’s Occupation F.Skills Good listening skills Critical thinking Active listening Reading comprehension Writing Desire to help others Desire to keep learning Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Physician’s Occupation G.Knowledge Areas Medicine Math English Science Biology Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Physician’s Occupation H.How much do they make? Median salary for a physician is $160,530 per year O*net Summary of Physician Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)