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Family and General Practitioners

Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

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Parachute skills

  1. Use my intuition - Data (5.00)
  2. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.90)
  3. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.90)
  4. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.80)
  5. Pay attention to details - Data (4.80)
  6. Communicate well, in person - People (4.75)
  7. Listen - People (4.62)
  8. Interview, draw out - People (4.61)
  9. Use my brain - Data (4.61)
  10. Supervise, manage - People (4.57)
  11. Heal, cure - People (4.44)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (4.33)
  13. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.32)
  14. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.32)
  15. Research - Data (4.32)
  16. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.12)
  17. Speak - People (4.00)
  18. Solve problems - Data (4.00)
  19. Advise - People (3.90)
  20. Study, observe - Data (3.90)
  21. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.77)
  22. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  23. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.73)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (4.38)
  2. Active Listening (4.25)
  3. Judgment and Decision Making (4.25)
  4. Reading Comprehension (4.12)
  5. Writing (4.12)
  6. Speaking (4.00)
  7. Science (4.00)
  8. Complex Problem Solving (4.00)
  9. Monitoring (3.88)
  10. Social Perceptiveness (3.88)
  11. Service Orientation (3.88)
  12. Active Learning (3.75)
  13. Time Management (3.62)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (5.00)
  2. Oral Expression (4.75)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.62)
  4. Written Comprehension (4.25)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (4.25)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (4.12)
  7. Written Expression (4.00)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  9. Near Vision (3.75)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  1. Concern for Others (4.90)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.80)
  3. Integrity (4.78)
  4. Dependability (4.77)
  5. Self Control (4.62)
  6. Analytical Thinking (4.61)
  7. Stress Tolerance (4.52)
  8. Persistence (4.33)
  9. Cooperation (4.33)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.32)
  11. Achievement/Effort (4.30)
  12. Initiative (4.28)
  13. Social Orientation (4.20)
  14. Independence (4.09)
  15. Leadership (3.77)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Documenting/Recording Information (4.80)
  2. Getting Information (4.61)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.57)
  4. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.44)
  5. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.32)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.31)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.95)
  8. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.90)
  9. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.90)
  10. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.84)
  11. Analyzing Data or Information (3.73)
  12. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.73)
  13. Processing Information (3.72)
  14. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.68)
  15. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.67)
  16. Interacting With Computers (3.59)
  1. Document Medical Prognosis (4.80)
  2. Record Medical History Or Data (4.80)
  3. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.61)
  4. Collect Clinical Data (4.61)
  5. Make Decisions (4.57)
  6. Diagnose Or Treat Oral Injuries (4.44)
  7. Treat Medical Condition Of Patient (4.44)
  8. Administer Anesthetics (4.44)
  9. Deliver Babies (4.44)
  10. Administer Injections (4.44)
  11. Draw Blood (4.44)
  12. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.44)
  13. Diagnose Medical Condition Of Patient (4.44)
  14. Take Vital Signs (4.44)
  15. Perform Minor Surgery (4.44)
  16. Perform Noninvasive Medical Diagnostic Techniques (4.44)
  17. Conduct Complete Physical Examinations (4.44)
  18. Diagnose Spinal Misalignments (4.44)
  19. Conduct Medical Tests (4.44)
  20. Diagnose Or Treat Conditions Of The Eye (4.44)
  21. Use Psychological Treatment Techniques (4.32)
  22. Use Grief Counseling Techniques (4.32)
  23. Use Research Methodology Procedures In Health Care (4.32)
  24. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (4.32)
  25. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (4.32)
  26. Follow Institutional Care Procedures (4.32)
  27. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.32)
  28. Follow Surgical Procedures (4.32)
  29. Follow Life Support Procedures (4.32)
  30. Use Medical Diagnostic Techniques (4.32)
  31. Use Clinical Problem Solving Techniques (4.32)
  32. Use Medical Lab Techniques (4.32)
  33. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.32)
  34. Follow Confidentiality Procedures (4.32)
  35. Follow Dental Or Medical Office Procedures (4.32)
  36. Use Counseling Techniques (4.32)
  37. Follow Operating Room Procedures (4.32)
  38. Follow Examining Room Procedures (4.32)
  39. Use Emergency Medical Procedures (4.32)
  40. Follow Patient Care Procedures (4.32)
  41. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.32)
  42. Use Emergency Medical Treatment Procedures (4.32)
  43. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.31)
  44. Recognize Childhood Diseases (4.31)
  45. Recognize Physical Or Emotional Abuse (4.31)
  46. Identify Body Response Variations (4.31)
  47. Understand Properties Or Composition Of Drugs (4.31)
  48. Understand Drug Products (4.31)
  49. Prescribe Or Recommend Drugs, Medical Devices Or Other Forms Of Treatment (3.90)
  50. Refer Patients To Community Resources (3.90)
  51. Observe Patient Condition (3.90)
  52. Counsel Patients Concerning Diet (3.90)
  53. Write Technical Health Or Medical Documents (3.73)
  54. Interpret Medical Laboratory Test Results (3.73)
  55. Analyze Medical Data (3.73)
  56. Interpret X-Rays (3.73)
  57. Analyze Patient Activity (3.73)
  58. Calculate Medical Dosages (3.72)