Conducts examinations and questions patients to determine the nature of disorders and illnesses, and records patients' medical information; orders laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist in diagnosis; provides overall care for patients, and prescribes and administers treatments, medications and other remedial measures; monitors patients' progress and response to treatment; advises on diet, exercise and other habits which aid prevention and treatment of disease and disorders; refers patients to, and exchanges medical information with, specialist medical practitioners; reports births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities; arranges the admission of patients to hospitals.

• Works indoors in hospital wards, emergency departments, clinics and offices within public hospitals. Works under the supervision of qualified physicians.
• Unlikely to work outdoors.
• Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained and hygienic
• Frequently works long hours and rostered shifts.

• Sedentary to light physical demand.
• Frequently sits during consultations, when writing patient notes and letters of referral.
• Stands and walks frequently to gather equipment and examine patients.
• There is an occasional requirement for lifting, pulling and carrying generally within a light physical demand.
• Occasional bending, squatting, crouching or stretching and reaching may be required when examining patients.
• There are occasional repetitive hand and finger movements when using a computer and hand writing.
• There is frequent use of medical equipment including stethoscopes, dressings, sterilising and other medical equipment.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with medical, assessment, diagnostic, communication, interpersonal, organisational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
• Registration or licensing is required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.