Surgeons, All Other
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Patients are examined so conditions that need an operation can be named, then the surgical plan is worked out with them and with other physicians. In the operating room, the procedure itself is the core of the day: treating the disease, injury, or deformity while directing nurses and assistants and watching the patient's condition. Recovery is monitored afterward, and each case is written up in detail, including the outcome. Suits people who like operating with a team, watching a patient through the whole case, and writing up what was done.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$414'010
Median Wage Market Position
$414'010
What you might do
- Operate to treat disease, injury, or deformity
- Examine patients for conditions that need surgery
- Talk with patients and other doctors about options
- Monitor patients before, during, and after surgery
- Direct nurses and assistants in the operating room
- Write detailed notes on operations and recoveries
Skills that matter
- Operating to treat disease or injury
- Examining patients who may need surgery
- Consulting on appropriate surgical treatment
- Monitoring patients through the surgical period
- Directing staff during operations
- Recording procedures and patient outcomes
AI & the future of this role
Automation might assist with imaging and scheduling, yet highly specialized procedures still hinge on manual skill, intraoperative judgment, and personal accountability. Scarce expertise and licensing barriers make this work among the more durable clinical roles.
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