Occupation information for

Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.

Currently Employed: 691,000

Yearly Projected Openings: 30,510

Typical Hourly Wage: $80+

Typical Annual Salary: $166,400+

• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
• Treat diseases of female organs.
• Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
• Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
• Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.

• Electrosurgical or electrocautery equipment or accessories or related products
• Medical oxygen masks or parts
• Medical staff isolation or surgical masks
• Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
• Surgical scissors

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Electronic mail software
• Internet browser software
• Medical software
• Word processing software