According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients. | 98% |
| Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients. | 98% |
| Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays). | 97% |
| Admit patients for hospital stays. | 96% |
| Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients. | 96% |
| Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians. | 94% |
| Refer patients to medical specialists, social services, or other professionals as appropriate. | 92% |
| Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support staff. | 91% |
| Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty. | 87% |
| Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon admission, when treatment plans change, or at discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care. | 87% |
| Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills. | 85% |
| Direct or support quality improvement projects or safety programs. | 80% |
| Direct the operations of short stay or specialty units. | 78% |
| Train or supervise medical students, residents, or other health professionals. | 75% |
