Pediatrician

WHAT TYPE OF WORK IS DONE?

Examine children regularly to assess their growth & development.

Collect, record & maintain patient information.

Treats children who have minor illnesses, acute & chronic health problems & with growth concerns.

INTERESTS
VALUES
&
ABILITIES

INTERESTS

VALUES

• Achievement
• Independence
• Recognition
• Working Conditions
• Support

MY ABILITIES

• Building Relationships
• Offering Support
• Sensitivity to Others
• Empathizing
• Listening

EDUCATION
4 Yrs: Undergraduate School
4 Yrs: Medical School
3-8 Yrs: Internship

MUST BE LISENCED

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Standing for More than one-third of the Time
• Being inside Most of the Time
• Use of protective Items
• Exposure to Disease & Infections
• Exposure to Hazardous Situations

HOURS

SCHEDULE:
Can set own hours to a degree

FLEXIBLE:
To an extent; Depends where you work

WAGE
Avg Annual: $183,780
Entry: $114,530
Avg Hourly: $88.36
Entry Hourly: $55.06
Median Hourly: $79.94

PERKS OF BEING A PEDIATRICIAN

HIGH PAY

PLENTY OF VACATION

HELPING CHILDREN

WORST

OUTLOOK

• Increasing: Annual Growth is 22%
• Advancement: Using Additional Training, Become Administrator, See more patients
• Security: Yes!

RESPECT
Pediatricians should be respected by their co-workers, patients and parents. ❤️

FURTHER INFO
www.pediatricsschools.com
www.healtharecareers.org
www.education-portal.com