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Also known as:
General Internal Medicine Doctor, General Internal Medicine Physician, General Internist, Internal Medicine Physician, Internist
SNAPSHOT
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Physicians who diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.
Leadership |
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Critical decision making |
HIGH
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Level of responsibilities |
HIGH
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Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
HIGH
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Dealing and handling conflict |
LOW
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Competition for this position |
HIGH
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Communication with others |
HIGH
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Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
HIGH
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Comfort of the work setting |
HIGH
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Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
LOW
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Exposure to job hazards |
LOW
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Physical demands |
LOW
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DAILY TASKS
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Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases. |
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. |
Provide consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems. |
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff. |
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients. |
Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure. |
Advise surgeon of a patient's risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk. |
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results. |
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary. |
Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital. |
Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and problems of the lung, brain, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract. |
MAIN ACTIVITIES
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems |
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
Assisting and Caring for Others |
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
Getting Information |
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge |
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
Analyzing Data or Information |
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
Processing Information |
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings |
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
Documenting/Recording Information |
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
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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. |
English Language |
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
Biology |
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
Therapy and Counseling |
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. |
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. |
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. |
Customer and Personal Service |
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. |
Administration and Management |
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. |
KEY ABILITIES
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Oral Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
Problem Sensitivity |
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
Inductive Reasoning |
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
Oral Comprehension |
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
Written Comprehension |
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
Deductive Reasoning |
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
Speech Clarity |
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
Written Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
TOP SKILLS
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Speaking |
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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. |
Science |
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
Complex Problem Solving |
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
Writing |
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
Judgment and Decision Making |
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
Social Perceptiveness |
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |