Specialist Physicians
ANZSCO 2533
15,900
27%
49%
$3,620
41 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Specialist Physicians is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.
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About this career
Specialist Physicians diagnose and treat internal human disorders and diseases using specialist testing, diagnostic and medical techniques. Medical Registrars training as Specialist Physicians are included here.
What they typically do
- Examining patients to determine the nature and extent of problems after referral from general medical practitioners and other medical specialists, and undertaking laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures
- Analysing test results and other medical information to make diagnoses
- Prescribing and administering drugs, and remedial and therapeutic treatment and procedures
- Recording medical information and data
- Reporting specified contagious and notifiable diseases to government health and immigration authorities
- May admit or refer patients to hospitals
- May consult other medical specialists
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Specialist Physicians.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.