Occupational Medicine Physician  

Duties and Responsibilities: A physician in this field oversee's the patient's diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of occupational illnesses and injury. They prepare patients for return to work after illness or injury or may act as a consultant to identify workplace health hazards. They examine patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. They also recommend tests to determine the extent of illness and help diagnose the condition.   

Salary: A occupational medicine physician makes an annual average of $204,543. The range is from $194,733 to $211,036. The location also affects this amount. In our area, Los Angeles, the annual average is $226,108.  

Education: People wanting to work in this field are expected to complete a residency in an appropriate clinical specialty. The occupational medical training program is a two-year program designed to prepare physicians for leadership roles in the specialty of occupational medicine. A Master's in occupational health is specially tailored for health professionals who seek to start in occupational medicine.  

Demand or need for profession: The number of positions available for occupational medicine had increased immensely over the past few years.  

 

Reflection: I would not be interested in this job. To me it seems boring and not something that catches my attention. I would not choose this to be my career for the rest of my life.