Emergency Medicine Physicians

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Emergency Medicine Physicians

What they do

Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.

$127,350
Starting Salary (2023)
$#
Median Salary (2023)
2.8%
Projected Job Growth
35,100
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Analyze records, examination information, or test results to diagnose medical conditions.
Assess patients' pain levels or sedation requirements.
Collect and record patient information, such as medical history or examination results, in electronic or handwritten medical records.
Communicate likely outcomes of medical diseases or traumatic conditions to patients or their representatives.
Conduct primary patient assessments that include information from prior medical care.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Social
Working with people
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
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