Air Force AFSC · Medical
44KX Pediatrician
Overview
A Pediatrician provides care for infants, children, and adolescents and manages their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This physician conducts routine checkups and treats illnesses and injuries throughout each patient's development.
Core Skills
- clinical data interpretation
- electronic health record documentation
- diagnostic decision making
- care coordination
- risk assessment
- patient education
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- quality improvement participation
- protocol and guideline adherence
- time management in high-volume settings
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
- Advanced Data Systems MedicsDocAssistant for Pediatrics
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- ChartWare EMR
- Drug reference software
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Medical License (MD/DO)
- BLS
Also Common
- American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Board Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
What the Work Involves
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
- Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
- Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
- Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
- Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Related Occupations
- Pediatric Surgeons
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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