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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical (29-1242)

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

At a Glance

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric with +4.1% projected growth. Typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree. Top skills: Integrity, Intellectual Curiosity, Cautiousness.

Median Annual Wage

Not available

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+4.1%

Annual Openings

N/A

Typical Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Skills & Requirements

Technology (3)

Microsoft Windows

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Epic Systems

Category: Medical software | Hot Technology

4.5
MEDITECH software

Category: Medical software | Hot Technology

4.5

Work Styles (6)

Integrity

A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

5.0
Intellectual Curiosity

A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

5.0
Cautiousness

A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

5.0
Attention to Detail

A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

5.0
Achievement Orientation

A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

4.3
Self-Control

A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.

3.6

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