Dermatologist
253911 · Light Career data Verified
Dermatologists screen, diagnose and treat diseases and disorders related to skin, hair and nails. They may perform medical and dermatological surgery.
Most common salary $206k – $247k
Upper salary up to $268k
Training 13 years
Description
Provides diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to disorders of the human skin.
Typical work tasks
- Examines patients and carries out or arranges for specialised tests; prescribes medicine and advises patients on regiment to preserve or restore the health of the skin; maintains clinical records.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors in hospital wards, consulting rooms and offices within public or private hospitals, medical centres and specialist clinics
- Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained and hygienic workspaces with special lighting and equipment.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Sedentary to light physical demand.
- Sits during consultations, reading of case notes and writing of patient notes and reports.
- Stands for long periods of time to conduct examinations.
- Walks frequently to check and prepare equipment and examine patients.
- Occasional lifting, stretching, reaching and bending, squatting and crouching may be required when carrying out physical examinations but this is not a significant component of the role.
- Occasional repetitive hand and finger movements may be required in some treatment procedures and when using a computer or writing.
- There is frequent use of medical equipment and materials including medicines, examination tables, medical dressings, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, sterilising materials and other medical equipment.
- 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): Dermatologist: degree + physician training + MCNZ registration; 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.