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Pediatricians, General
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.
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- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
- Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
- Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
- Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
- Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
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3.6 / 7
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Skills to explore
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Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
2020-08
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2020-08
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2020-08
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.
2020-08
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2020-08
Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
2020-08
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
2020-08
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
2020-08
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
2020-08
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2020-08
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 5 of 5 · 2020-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy →
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Combined Specialty Program →
Pediatrics/Anesthesiology Combined Specialty Program →
Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine Combined Specialty Program →
Pediatrics/Medical Genetics and Genomics Combined Specialty Program →
Pediatrics/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Combined Specialty Program →
Pediatrics/Psychology/Child-Adolescent Psychology Combined Specialty Program →
Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship Program →
Pediatrics Residency Program →
Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Program →
Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship Program →
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O*NET-SOC code 29-1221.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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