Pediatricians
Pediatricians treat the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to 21 years.
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National data for physicians and surgeons (SOC 29-1060).
$111,520
$145,000
$145,000
$53.62
$70.00
$70.00
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures
High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate from medical school
Complete an internship
Pass a state licensing exam
Complete a residency program in pediatrics
Pass additional exams to become board certified
Always work indoors. Work more than 40 hours per week.
May travel between office and hospital to visit patients.
Work on the weekends and nights when on call.
PEDIATRICIANS will:
Make nearly all their decisions and set their daily tasks and goals independently.
Be greatly responsible for the health and safety of their patients and the people they supervise.
Responsible for the work outcomes of the staff they supervise.
PEDIATRICIANS frequently:
Repeat the same physical and mental activities, especially when performing exams.
It is important that PEDIATRICIANS be able to:
Have a high level of social interaction. They constantly talk with patients, parents, and medical staff.
Must be very exact and accurate in performing their job. This is very important because very serious mistakes could risk patients' health.
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