Pediatrics Physician Jobs

Pediatrics is primarily concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Concerned with more than just the physical well-being, pediatricians are involved with the prevention, early detection, and management of behavioral, developmental, and functional social problems that affect their patients.

Depending on the patient's age, the measurements associated with these parameters can be quite different. A pediatrician deals with biological, social, and environmental influences on the developing child as well as with the impact of disease or dysfunction on development. Pediatricians work to reduce infant and child morbidity and mortality, control infectious disease, foster healthy lifestyles, and the day-to-day difficulties of children and adolescents with acute and/or chronic conditions.

Pediatricians execute examinations, various tests, and also interpret observations and results to create a diagnosis for a patient. A pediatrician may also prescribe medication, therapy, or other forms of treatment to a patient. Patients also receive expert advice, referrals to specialist if needed and, treatments for injuries or abnormalities.

In the greater scheme of things, pediatricians help children of all ages with their health issues. Children are always being brought into the world creating a high demand for pediatricians.

Median Salary: $183,180 per year

Projected Growth: 18% from 2014-2024