- Industry: Government; Labor
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- Company Profile:
A professional who diagnoses and treats diseases of ear, nose, and throat. Responsibilities include:
* Examines affected organs, using equipment such as audiometers, prisms, nasoscopes, microscopes, x-ray machines, and fluoroscopes.
* Determines nature and extent of disorder, and prescribes and administers medications, or performs surgery.
* Performs tests to determine extent of loss of hearing due to aural or other injury, and speech loss as result of diseases or injuries to larynx.
* May specialize in treating throat, ear, or nose and be designated Laryngologist; Otologist; Rhinologist.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans and carries out medical care program for children from birth through adolescence to aid in mental and physical growth and development. Responsibilities include:
* Examines patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices.
* Determines nature and extent of disease or injury, prescribes and administers medications and immunizations, and performs variety of medical duties.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who specializes in clinical and diagnostic use of physical agents and exercises to provide physiotherapy for physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation of patients. Responsibilities include:
* Examines patient, utilizing electrodiagnosis and other diagnostic procedures to determine need for and extent of therapy.
* Prescribes and administers treatment, using therapeutic methods and procedures, such as light therapy, diathermy, hydrotherapy, iontophoresis, and cryotherapy.
* Instructs physical therapist and other personnel in nature and duration or dosage of treatment, and determines that treatments are administered as specified.
* Prescribes exercises designed to develop functions of specific anatomical parts or specific muscle groups.
* Recommends occupational therapy activities for patients with extended convalescent periods and for those whose disability requires change of occupation.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who specializes in clinical and diagnostic use of physical agents and exercises to provide physiotherapy for physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation of patients. Responsibilities include:
* Examines patient, utilizing electrodiagnosis and other diagnostic procedures to determine need for and extent of therapy.
* Prescribes and administers treatment, using therapeutic methods and procedures, such as light therapy, diathermy, hydrotherapy, iontophoresis, and cryotherapy.
* Instructs physical therapist and other personnel in nature and duration or dosage of treatment, and determines that treatments are administered as specified.
* Prescribes exercises designed to develop functions of specific anatomical parts or specific muscle groups.
* Recommends occupational therapy activities for patients with extended convalescent periods and for those whose disability requires change of occupation.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who diagnoses and treats work-related illnesses and injuries of employees, and conducts fitness-for-duty physical examinations. Responsibilities include:
* Attends patients in plant or hospital, and reexamines disability cases periodically to verify progress.
* Oversees maintenance of case histories, health examination reports, and other medical records.
* Formulates and administers health programs.
* Inspects plant and makes recommendations regarding sanitation and elimination of health hazards.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who examines and treats members of municipal police force for duty-related injuries and illnesses and gives first-aid treatment to civilians under arrest. Responsibilities include:
* Examines and reports physical condition of applicants for police force.
* Maintains records of sick personnel.
* Examines officers who claim disability and, upon proof of such disability, issues required certificate.
* Reports charges against officers who feign illness or injury to evade duty or whose illness or injury results from improper conduct, intemperance, or habits.
* Prepares annual report on activities and evaluation of physical condition of police force.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who examines and treats members of municipal police force for duty-related injuries and illnesses and gives first-aid treatment to civilians under arrest. Responsibilities include:
* Examines and reports physical condition of applicants for police force.
* Maintains records of sick personnel.
* Examines officers who claim disability and, upon proof of such disability, issues required certificate.
* Reports charges against officers who feign illness or injury to evade duty or whose illness or injury results from improper conduct, intemperance, or habits.
* Prepares annual report on activities and evaluation of physical condition of police force.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of anus, rectum, and colon. Responsibilities include:
* Diagnoses diseases and disorders utilizing techniques, such as discussion of symptoms and medical history with patient, instrumental inspection of rectum and colon, examination of diagnostic images of affected parts, and evaluation of laboratory test results.
* Treats diseases and disorders by surgical removal or repair of diseased or malfunctioning parts, or by prescription of medication and suggestions for adaptation of patient's living habits.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who diagnoses and treats diseases of human body, using x-ray and radioactive substances. Responsibilities include:
* Examines internal structures and functions of organ systems, making diagnoses after correlation of x-ray findings with other examinations and tests.
* Treats benign and malignant internal and external growths by exposure to radiation from x-rays, high energy sources, and natural and manmade radioisotopes directed at or implanted in affected areas of body.
* Administers radiopaque substances by injection, orally, or as enemas to render internal structures and organs visible on x-ray films or fluoroscopic screens.
* May specialize in diagnostic radiology or radiation oncology.
* May diagnose and treat diseases of human body, using radioactive substances, and be certified in Nuclear Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who performs surgery to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent diseases, and improve function in patients. Responsibilities include:
* Examines patient to verify necessity of operation, estimate possible risk to patient, and determine best operational procedure.
* Reviews reports of patient's general physical condition, reactions to medications, and medical history.
* Examines instruments, equipment, and surgical setup to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed.
* Performs operations, using variety of surgical instruments and employing established surgical techniques appropriate for specific procedures.
* May specialize in particular type of operation, as on nervous system, and be designated Neurosurgeon (medical ser).
* May specialize in repair, restoration, or improvement of lost, injured, defective, or misshapen body parts and be designated Plastic Surgeon.
* May specialize in correction or prevention of skeletal abnormalities, utilizing surgical, medical, and physical methodologies, and be designated Orthopedic Surgeon.
Industry:Professional careers
