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Endocrinologist

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Career data Verified

Internal medicine physicians diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for diseases and injuries of internal organ systems.

Most common salary $206k – $247k
Upper salary up to $391k
Training 12 years

Description

Investigates, diagnoses and treats disorders of the human glandular and hormonal systems.

Typical work tasks

  • Examines patients to determine the nature and extent of problems after referral from general medical practitioners and other medical specialists, and undertakes laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures; analyses test results and other medical information to make diagnoses; prescribes and administers drugs, and remedial and therapeutic treatment and procedures; records medical information and data; reports specified contagious and notifiable diseases to government health and immigration authorities; may admit or refer patients to hospitals; may consult other medical specialists.

Typical work environment

  • Works indoors in consulting rooms, clinics and offices within public or private hospitals, private medical centres and specialist clinics.
  • Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained and hygienic workspaces.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary to light physical demand.
  • Frequently sits during consultations, discussions with patients and when reading medical reports, tests, patient case notes and writing patient notes and letters.
  • Stands and walks around workspaces to gather equipment, read medical images and physically examine patients or conduct surgical procedures.
  • Lifting, stretching, reaching, bending, squatting or crouching is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Occasional repetitive hand and finger movements will be required for some surgical procedures and when using a computer or hand writing.
  • Driving may be required but is not a significant feature of the job.
  • Employees frequently use medical equipment and materials.
  • Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with medical, surgical, assessment, diagnostic, communication, interpersonal, organisational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
Entry signal Reviewed

Requires a substantial formal qualification. A licence or registration is legally required.

Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration Licence/registration required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Endocrinologist: 'registration or licensing required' = MCNZ vocational scope; qualification/required correct.

Entry Requirements

  • 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.

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.