MyMajors Career Profile

Typical Tasks

Communicate with other health care professionals regarding patients' conditions and care.

Counsel patients or others on the background of neurological disorders including risk factors, or genetic or environmental concerns.

Develop treatment plans based on diagnoses and on evaluation of factors, such as age and general health, or procedural risks and costs.

Examine patients to obtain information about functional status of areas, such as vision, physical strength, coordination, reflexes, sensations, language skills, cognitive abilities, and mental status.

Identify and treat major neurological system diseases and disorders, such as central nervous system infection, cranio spinal trauma, dementia, and stroke.

What kind of work is this?

Investigative

Studying, Research based work

Social

Working with people

Realistic

Practical, Physical Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Concern for Others

Integrity

Attention to Detail

Stress Tolerance

Cooperation

Dependability

What key skills are needed for this job?

Active Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Expected Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Psychology

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Common Activities

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Assisting and Caring for Others

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.

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Extensive Preparation Needed

Education

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

Training

Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

Post-doctoral training 64%
Doctoral degree 29%
Master's degree 5%
High school diploma 2%

Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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