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❖ Job Description: ➢ Doctor examines, diagnose and treat patients. ➢ Based on doctors
finding about problem of patient, they prescribe treatment and
medications to attempt to heal any illness or injuries. ➢ Doctor have a wide range of
medical knowledge and the are often the first type of doctor
who patient's visit. ➢ most doctors routinely work in teams with nurses and aids
assisting team in well lit work
locations. ➢ They also delivers the baby. ➢ The explain procedure and discuss test
result or prescribed treatment with patient. ➢ Prepare government or organizational
reports which include birth, death, disease, statics,
workforce valuations, or medical status of individual. ➢ Train residents, medical
students and other healthcare professional.
❖ Working Conditions: ➢ Doctors work more than 40 hours per week with seated
schedule and hey may travel
between office and hospital to visit patients and work on the weekend nights when on
call. ➢ Doctors who practise in health care organizations or groups have less work
independence
but may obtain more time of as a result of patient coverage. ➢ They always work
indoors, work daily with patients who have diseases or infections,
wear protective clothing such as mask, gloves or a apron and work physically near
patients. ➢ Must be very exact and accurate in performing their job. this is very
important because
very serious mistakes could risk patients health and repeat the same physical and mental
activities. ➢ they often are placed in conflict situations in which patients and family
members may be unpleasant or angry, high level of social interaction and constantly talk
with patient, parents and medical staff.
❖ Earnings: ➢ Yearly Earnings: $186000 $418000 ➢ Hourly earnings: $100
$150
❖ Related Careers: ➢ Medical Assistant ➢ Physician
❖ Required Education: ➢ This career requires University education. ➢ 1 ➢ 2 ➢ 3
❖ Two other interesting facts about the career: ➢ Although being a physician is one of
the highest paid career, many doctors seek
additional part time work to help pay off medical school debt. ➢ Doctors always
need to think critically in order to right solutions for patients problem.
PART 2 : DIGGING DEEPER INTO THE
CAREER
❖ Duties of this career that requires LITERACY skills :
1. Reading Text : ➢ Read short explanations and instructions on product labels. For
example, naturopathic
doctors read directions for use and warnings on the labels of vitamins, herbal
supplements and other natural products.
➢ Read trade magazines, brochures and professional associations' newsletters to stay
abreast of technological advances, legislative changes and other matters affecting the
practice. For example, an orthoptist may read a professional association's bulletin to learn
about changes to continuing education and certification requirements.
2. Writing : ➢ Write procedures, instructions and recommendations for patients. Be
explicit and precise
to reduce ambiguities and the possibilities of misinterpretation.
➢ Write articles and case studies for trade magazines, academic journals and conference
proceedings. Describe complex clinical conditions encountered, outline diagnostic and
treatment procedures used and discuss results obtained.
3. Document Use : ➢ Interpret graphs in textbooks, trade publications and academic
journals to learn about the effectiveness of techniques used in the treatment of diseases,
deformities, injuries and disorders. ➢ Locate data in patient intake and consent for
treatment forms, medical histories,
laboratory test results and other entry forms. For example, review medical history forms
to locate data on diagnoses and treatments previously provided by physicians and other
healthcare professionals.
4. Computer Use : ➢ Use email programs such as Outlook and Eudora to exchange email
and attachments with
coworkers, colleagues, suppliers and patients. ➢ Use Internet browsers such as
Explorer and Firefox to obtain information about particular
health conditions, treatments, equipment and suppliers. Use these browsers to access
professional associations' websites and online journals and participate in discussion
forums.
5. Oral Communication : ➢ Discuss patients' conditions, diagnoses and treatments with
other healthcare
professionals. For example, a podiatrist may discuss a patient's health history, diabetes
and treatment plan with the referring family physician. ➢ Make presentations to
colleagues and community groups. Adapt presentation style and
language for people who are unfamiliar with the topics presented. For example,A
podiatrist may talk to community groups about the prevention and treatment of common
foot disorders.
❖ Duties of the career that requires NUMERACY skills :
1. Scheduling / Budgeting / Accounting
➢ Create work schedules for coworkers. Take into account workload indicators and the
need to distribute job tasks equitably. Adjust work schedules because of vacations and
sick leave. For example, a naturopathic doctor may create work schedules for a holistic
health clinic employing twelve other practitioners, a receptionist, a secretary, an office
administrator and a laboratory technician. ➢ Calculate amounts for payroll, utility and
tax accounts. For example, health professionals
in private clinics may calculate payroll amounts for receptionists, secretaries, office
administrators, laboratory technicians and medical assistants. They multiply hours
worked by hourly wage rates, calculate and subtract deductions for federal and provincial
income taxes and contributions to pension plans and employment insurance. They may
have to use different hourly wage rates for overtime and work on statutory holidays.
2. Data Analysis :
➢ Collect, analyse and interpret research data on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases,
deformities, injuries and disorders. For example, a podiatrist may collect, analyse and
interpret data to compare the effectiveness of foot orthoses, extracorporeal shockwaves
and lowdye taping for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. ➢ Manage small inventories of
medical supplies. Establish desirable inventory levels and calculate turnover rates. Count
inventories and calculate quantities needed to bring inventories to desirable levels. For
example, doctors of podiatric medicine manage inventories of sterilants, sterile surgery
gowns, gloves, syringes, towels, drapes, skin closures, adhesive tapes, bandages, nail
files, creams, blades, orthotic casting materials and other supplies.
3. Numerical Estimation :
➢ Estimate times needed to perform job duties, using past experience as a guide. For
example, a doctor of podiatric medicine may estimate the time required for an
appointment with a patient by assessing the nature and complexity of podiatric
procedures to be performed. ➢ Estimate times needed by patients to achieve desired
treatment outcomes. Consider each
patient's health history, current status and objectives to be reached. For example, a
naturopathic doctor may estimate the time required for a patient to gain health benefits
from a new dietary treatment plan.
4. Measurement and Calculation:
➢ Measure physical properties using common measuring tools. For example, use scales
and
thermometers to measure patient's' body weights and temperatures during physical
examinations. ➢ Calculate volumes and concentrations for mixtures and solutions using
fractions, ratios,
rates and percentages. For example, a podiatrist may calculate the volume and
concentration of local anaesthetic needed for a foot area being surgically treated.
5. Money Math:
➢ Calculate and verify purchase order and invoice amounts. For example, naturopaths
verify invoice amounts for natural supplements, minerals and vitamins purchased from
suppliers. They calculate line amounts, discounts and sales taxes.
❖ Duties of this career that requires THINKING skills :
1. Decision Making
➢ Select workers for jobs such as receptionists, secretaries, office administrators,
laboratory technicians and medical assistants. Consider individual academic
backgrounds, skills, experiences, strengths, weaknesses and availabilities. ➢ Select the
health care professionals to whom to refer patients when diagnoses and
treatments needed are beyond your competency. For example, a naturopath may refer a
patient with a severe back problem to a trusted chiropractor. 2. Problem Solving
➢ Some patients miss appointments and others arrive late. Diplomatically remind such
patients that you have a busy schedule and cannot afford late arrivals and noshows. In
some cases, charge patients for missed appointments. ➢ Face suppliers' delays which
may adversely affect treatment plans and appointment
schedules. For example, podiatrists may face delays because the orthotic laboratories are
missing technicians and unable to process orders.
3. Finding information
➢ Find information on patients' health by interviewing them, consulting referring health
care professionals and searching medical history forms and treatment records. ➢ Find
specific information on products, materials and equipment used in the field of
practice by consulting a wide range of sources. 4. Critical Thinking:
➢ Evaluate the performance of workers such as receptionists, secretaries, office
administrators, laboratory technicians and medical assistants. As part of these
assessments, determine the extent to which workers have met expectations and adhered to
established rules, procedures and schedules. Recommend further training, increased
supervision, promotions and job task reassignments at the conclusion of performance
evaluations as appropriate. ➢ Assess the effectiveness of procedures used to treat
patients' conditions. Schedule regular visits with patients during and after treatments to
monitor the evolution of symptoms and ensure there are no relapses. For example,
doctors of podiatric medicine assess the effectiveness of braces, casts, shields, orthotic
devices, physical therapy, medications and surgery to treat specific diseases, deformities
and injuries of the human foot. 5. Job Task Planning and Organizing :
➢ Professionals in other health diagnosing and treating occupations plan and organize
job tasks to meet the treatment needs of their patients. They set priorities and provide
input into the daytoday scheduling of patients' visits although their actual appointments
are often booked by their secretaries. Appointment cancellations, suppliers' delays,
emergencies and other unexpected events force them to frequently reorganize job tasks.
Professionals in other health diagnosing and treating occupations play a central role in
organizing, planning and scheduling health services and contribute to longterm and
strategic planning for their organizations. They may be responsible for assigning tasks to
receptionists, secretaries, office administrators, laboratory technicians, medical assistants
and other workers.
❖ Number of males VS. females in the career : ➢ Male : 36% VS. Female : 64% ❖
Number of part time VS. full time employees in the career : ➢ Male : 66% VS. Female
: 34% ❖ The number of self employed VS. the number of employees: ➢ Self employed
: 37% VS. Employees : 63% ❖ Average wage for this career VS. other careers in
Canada: ➢ C$225,000 per year VS. C$50,000 per year ❖ The employment prospect
for 20132017, and the current unemployment rate :
➢ The employment prospect for 20132017 : ➢ The current unemployment rate :