Occupational Medicine Physician

Occupational Medicine Physician

Duties and Responsibilities:  They must have a wide knowledge of clinical medicine and be competent in a number of important areas. The occupational medicine works to prevent diseases and promote wellness amongst workers. Occupational medicine physicians must have

• Knowledge of potential hazards in the work area including toxic properties of materials being used
• Critique employees fitness and for work
• Diagnose and treat occupational disease and injury
• Know about rehabilitation methods, health education and government laws and regulations concerning workplace health
• Manage health service delivery

Salary: $204,543-273,800 is the average salary for a Occupational Medicine Physician.

Education: 4 years of medical training( @ institute accredited by LCME), High School Diploma.

Demand: 30% increases between 2014-2024.

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Reflection: Would you like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would not like to be a occupational medicine physician because this part of the medical field does not interest me. I am more interested on the cardiovascular jobs because I think the heart is very interesting.