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The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Podiatrists

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Investigative

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Realistic

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

Social

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Conventional

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Enterprising

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Artistic

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners

Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.

Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.

Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.

Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.

Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.

Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.

Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.

Perform administrative duties, such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, or keeping records.

Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.

Microsoft Access

Advantage Software Podiatry Advantage

DocSite Registry

Fox Meadows Software MediNotes e

Quick Notes PDQ Podiatry

Email software

Scanner imaging software

Web browser software

Facebook

Phalangeal forceps

Splinter forceps

Sponge forceps

Surgical thumb forceps

Bandage scissors

Curved surgical scissors

Straight surgical scissors

Tenotomy scissors

Bone chisels

Mastoid gouges

Nucleus knives

Podiatry chisels

Oscillating bone saws

Powered surgical drills

Sagittal bone saws

Bone curettes

Double-ended curettes

Excavator curettes

Cast cutters

Cast spreaders

Pin and wire cutters

Surgical wire cutters

Locke elevators

McGlamry elevators

Curved hemostats

Straight hemostats

Cauterizing equipment

Hyfrecators

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

A lot of freedom

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

Every day

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

Constant contact with others

Contact with others most of the time

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

Extremely important

Very important

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

Once a week or more but not every day

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Very important results

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

Podiatrists

Overview

Career

What Podiatrists Do

Other Job Titles Podiatrists May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Podiatrists

Overview

Career

What Podiatrists Do

Other Job Titles Podiatrists May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Podiatrists

Majors Related to Career

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