Details Report for:
29-1217.00 - Neurologists
Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.
The occupation code you requested, 29-1069.04 (Neurologists), is no longer in use. In the future, please use 29-1217.00 (Neurologists) instead.
Sample of reported job titles: Adult and Pediatric Neurologist, Adult Neurologist, Attending Physician, General Neurologist, Neurologist, Neurologist and Director of Medical Research, Pediatric Neurologist
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Electronic mail software — Email software
- Medical software — Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR; e-MDs software; Epic Practice Management; Nuesoft Technologies NueMD (see all 23 examples)
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Auditory function screening units — Auditory function screeners
- Automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles — Automated external defibrillators AED
- Biofeedback device — Biofeedback units
- Digital camcorders or video cameras — Digital video cameras
- Digital voice recorders — Digital audio recorders
- Electroconvulsive device — Electroconvulsive therapy ECT units
- Electroencephalograph EEG or accessories — Electroencephalograph EEG equipment
- Electroencephalographic spectrum analyser — Electroencephalogram EEG signal spectrum analyzers
- Electromyographs — Electromyographs EMG
- Electronic blood pressure units — Automatic blood pressure cuffs
- Electronic stethoscopes or accessories — Electronic stethoscopes
- Evoked response detector — Audio evoked potential testers
- High frequency electromagnetic wave stimulator — Radio frequency generators
- Infrared spectrometers — Cerebral oximeters
- Magnetic pulse stimulator — Magnetic pulse stimulators
- Medical computed tomography CT or CAT scanners or tubes — Computed tomography CT scanners
- Medical computed tomography CT or CAT ultrafast system components — Electron beam tomography EBT systems
- Medical exam or procedure tables for general use — Tilting tables
- Medical exam penlights — Diagnostic penlights
- Medical magnetic resonance imaging MRI complete stationary unit installation — Magnetic resonance imaging MRI equipment
- Medical tuning forks — Diagnostic tuning forks
- Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use — Ultrasound imaging scanners
- Neurological diagnostic sets — Audio stimulators; Neuropens; Polysomnographs; Visual stimulators
- Neurological discriminators — Variable two-point discriminators
- Ophthalmoscopes or otoscopes or scope sets — Ophthalmoscopes; Otoscopes
- Reflex hammers or mallets — Babinski hammers; Neurological hammers; Queen square hammers
- Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation units — Facial nerve stimulators; Peripheral nerve stimulators; Transcranial magnetic stimulators; Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation TENS equipment
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
- Test patient nervous system functioning.
- Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
- Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
- Diagnose medical conditions.
- Administer non-intravenous medications.
- Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
- Prescribe medications.
- Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
- Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
- Develop medical treatment plans.
- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
- Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
- Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
- Prescribe treatments or therapies.
- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
- Train medical providers.
- Supervise patient care personnel.
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). |
Related Experience | Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. |
Job Training | Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, neurologists, and veterinarians. |
SVP Range | (8.0 and above) |
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Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Wages & Employment Trends
Median wage data for Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric.
Employment data for Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric.
Industry data for Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric.
Median wages (2019) | $99.28 hourly, $206,500 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 429,500 employees |
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Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 13,600 |
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Top industries (2019) | Health Care and Social Assistance (78% employed in this sector)
Government (10%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- American Epilepsy Society
- American Headache Society
- American Medical Association
- American Neurological Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- Child Neurology Society
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Physicians and surgeons