Occupation information for

Physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.

Currently Employed: 310

Yearly Projected Openings: 20

Typical Hourly Wage: $80+

Typical Annual Salary: $166,400+

• Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.
• Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
• Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.
• Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area.
• Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, and operating rooms.
• Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.
• Prepare case histories.

• Electrosurgical or electrocautery equipment or accessories or related products
• Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
• Surgical lasers or accessories
• Surgical pneumatic or battery or electric saws or drills or pin drivers or accessories
• Surgical scissors

• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Medical software