Emergency Medicine Physicians

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Typical Tasks for Emergency Medicine Physicians

The day-to-day work of a emergency medicine physicians typically centers on analyze records, examination information, or test results to diagnose medical conditions. 0 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.

1. Analyze records, examination information, or test results to diagnose medical conditions.n/a
2. Assess patients' pain levels or sedation requirements.n/a
3. Collect and record patient information, such as medical history or examination results, in electronic or handwritten medical records.n/a
4. Communicate likely outcomes of medical diseases or traumatic conditions to patients or their representatives.n/a
5. Conduct primary patient assessments that include information from prior medical care.n/a
6. Consult with hospitalists and other professionals, such as social workers, regarding patients' hospital admission, continued observation, transition of care, or discharge.n/a
7. Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.n/a
8. Discuss patients' treatment plans with physicians and other medical professionals.n/a

Salary by State — Emergency Medicine Physicians

Median annual pay is highest in Kentucky at $239,100 and lowest in Utah at $137,530 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (Kentucky, Oklahoma, Alaska, California, Georgia) average $176,826. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.

Also Known As

Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for emergency medicine physicians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Critical Care Physician or Disaster Medicine Physician frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.