Obstetricians and Gynecologists

What the job really is

Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.

At a glance

• Sector: Healthcare Practitioners
• O*NET-SOC code: 29-1218
• O*NET job zone: 5 — extensive preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

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

Tools and technology

Epic Systems, MEDITECH software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, eClinicalWorks EHR software, AS Software AS-OBGYN, Acrendo Medical Software Ob/Gyn EMR, Adson forceps, Allis forceps, Allscripts Professional EHR, Alteer Premiere, Automated external defibrillators AED

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Pediatric Surgeons
• General Internal Medicine Physicians
• Cardiologists
• Pediatricians, General
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Urologists
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 5 (extensive preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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