How do they match: Pediatricians, General

  • Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.

  • Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  • Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
  • Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
  • Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.

  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Teach classes in area of specialization.