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Obstetricians and Gynecologists - 29-1064.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Physician
  • Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN)
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
  • OB/GYN (Obstetrician / Gynecologist)
  • OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician)
  • Obstetrics Gynecology Physician (Ob Gyn Physician)
  • Gynecologist
  • Obstetrics Gynecology MD (Ob Gyn MD)
  • Attending Physician
  • Physician Gynecologist

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  • Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  • Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
  • Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  • Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  • Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  • Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  • Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  • Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
  • Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  • Treat diseases of female organs.

Detailed Work Activities

  • administer anesthetics
  • administer injections
  • administer medications or treatments
  • analyze medical data
  • analyze patient activity
  • calculate medical dosages
  • collect clinical data
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct complete physical examinations
  • conduct medical tests
  • conduct patient assessments
  • counsel patients concerning diet
  • deliver babies
  • diagnose medical condition of patient
  • document medical prognosis
  • draw blood
  • follow confidentiality procedures
  • follow dental or medical office procedures
  • follow examining room procedures
  • follow infectious materials procedures
  • follow institutional care procedures
  • follow life support procedures
  • follow operating room procedures
  • follow patient care procedures
  • follow surgical procedures
  • identify body response variations
  • interpret medical laboratory test results
  • interpret x-rays
  • make decisions
  • make presentations on health or medical issues
  • observe patient condition
  • obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
  • order medical laboratory tests
  • perform minor surgery
  • prepare patient reports
  • prepare reports for management
  • prepare required government reports
  • prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices or other forms of treatment
  • recognize childhood diseases
  • recognize physical or emotional abuse
  • record medical history or data
  • refer patients to community resources
  • take vital signs
  • treat medical condition of patient
  • understand properties or composition of drugs
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use clinical problem solving techniques
  • use counseling techniques
  • use emergency medical procedures
  • use emergency medical treatment procedures
  • use grief counseling techniques
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use knowledge of medical terminology
  • use medical diagnostic techniques
  • use medical equipment in direct patient care
  • use research methodology procedures in health care
  • use sanitation practices in health care settings
  • write technical health or medical documents

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Obstetrician and Gynecologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Obstetrician and Gynecologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Endocrinology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Maternal-Fetal Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Oncology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Pathology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Urognyecology/Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Urogynecology/Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Obstetrician-Gynecologist (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Orthopedic Surgeon, Biomechanical (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Gynecologist
  • Obstetrician