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Career: Podiatrists
Job Description
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet. |
100
|
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results. |
100
|
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery. |
100
|
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses. |
100
|
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems. |
100
|
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs. |
98
|
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping. |
98
|
Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums. |
91
|
Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records. |
88
|
Make and fit prosthetic appliances. |
81
|
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
92
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
90
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
88
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
83
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
82
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
82
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
78
|
Getting Information
|
77
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
76
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
75
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
74
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
74
|
Processing Information
|
74
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
71
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
70
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
70
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
69
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
69
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
68
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
68
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
66
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
66
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
66
|
Thinking Creatively
|
65
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
64
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
64
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
64
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
58
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
56
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
54
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
53
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
50
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
49
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
45
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
43
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
40
|
Interacting With Computers
|
26
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
25
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
24
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
20
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
16
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
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