Allergists and Immunologists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.
Tasks Include:
- Engage in self-directed learning and continuing education activities.
- Document patients' medical histories.
- Provide allergy or immunology consultation or education to physicians or other health care providers.
- Prescribe medication such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.
- Conduct physical examinations of patients.
- Order or perform diagnostic tests such as skin pricks and intradermal, patch, or delayed hypersensitivity tests.
- Educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments.
- Interpret diagnostic test results to make appropriate differential diagnoses.
- Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, considering patient preferences, clinical data, or the risks and benefits of therapies.
- Coordinate the care of patients with other health care professionals or support staff.
- Assess the risks and benefits of therapies for allergic and immunologic disorders.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
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National: +2.4%
Education
Post-Doctoral Training
Job Zone:
Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$223,410.00
State
$170,820.00
Regional
