# Neurologists

> Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 29-1217.00
- **Summary:** Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.

## Aliases

- Adult and Pediatric Neurologist
- Neurologist
- Pediatric Neurologist
- Physician
- Adult Neurologist
- General Neurologist
- Child Neurologist
- Chiropractic Neurologist
- DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician)
- Epileptologist
- Headache Specialist
- MD (Medical Doctor)

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Interview patients to obtain information, such as complaints, symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.l |
| Examine patients to obtain information about functional status of areas, such as vision, physical strength, coordination, reflexes, sensations, language skills, cognitive abilities, and mental status. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.i |
| Perform or interpret the outcomes of procedures or diagnostic tests, such as lumbar punctures, electroencephalography, electromyography, and nerve conduction velocity tests. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.a |
| Order or interpret results of laboratory analyses of patients' blood or cerebrospinal fluid. | Core | 4.A.2.a.4.f |
| Diagnose neurological conditions based on interpretation of examination findings, histories, or test results. | Core | 4.A.2.a.4.f |
| Prescribe or administer medications, such as anti-epileptic drugs, and monitor patients for behavioral and cognitive side effects. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.e |
| Identify and treat major neurological system diseases and disorders, such as central nervous system infection, cranio spinal trauma, dementia, and stroke. | Core | 4.A.2.b.1.f |
| Inform patients or families of neurological diagnoses and prognoses, or benefits, risks and costs of various treatment plans. | Core | 4.A.4.a.1.e |
| Develop treatment plans based on diagnoses and on evaluation of factors, such as age and general health, or procedural risks and costs. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.a |
| Prepare, maintain, or review records that include patients' histories, neurological examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.k |
| Communicate with other health care professionals regarding patients' conditions and care. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.d |
| Counsel patients or others on the background of neurological disorders including risk factors, or genetic or environmental concerns. | Core | 4.A.4.b.6.a |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | 4.A.1.a.1.s |
| Train medical providers. | 4.A.4.b.3.f |
| Maintain medical or professional knowledge. | 4.A.2.b.3.a |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | 4.A.4.b.4.a |
| Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments. | 4.A.4.b.6.a |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | 4.A.2.a.4.f |
| Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. | 4.A.4.a.5.a |
| Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues. | 4.A.4.b.6.f |
| Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | 4.A.1.a.2.e |
| Administer non-intravenous medications. | 4.A.4.a.5.c |
| Prescribe medications. | 4.A.4.c.3.f |
| Prescribe treatments or therapies. | 4.A.4.c.3.f |
| Record patient medical histories. | 4.A.3.b.6.k |
| Treat chronic diseases or disorders. | 4.A.4.a.5.l |
| Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests. | 4.A.4.c.3.b |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | 4.A.1.a.1.l |
| Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members. | 4.A.4.a.1.e |
| Diagnose medical conditions. | 4.A.2.b.1.f |
| Develop medical treatment plans. | 4.A.2.b.2.a |
| Test patient nervous system functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.a |
| Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care. | 4.A.4.a.2.d |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | 4.A.4.a.2.d |
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | 4.A.1.b.2.i |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medicine and Dentistry | knowledge | 4.84 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 4.5 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 4.38 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 4.25 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 4.25 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 4.25 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 4.25 |
| English Language | knowledge | 4.2 |
| Psychology | knowledge | 4.14 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 4.12 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 4.12 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 4.12 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 4.12 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 4.12 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 4.12 |
| Biology | knowledge | 4.08 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 4 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 4 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 4 |
| Therapy and Counseling | knowledge | 3.96 |
| Written Expression | ability | 3.88 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.88 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.88 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.88 |
| Science | essential_skill | 3.75 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3.75 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3.75 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3.75 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3.75 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.75 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.74 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 3.73 |
| Fluency of Ideas | ability | 3.62 |
| Chemistry | knowledge | 3.61 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.6 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.51 |
| Persuasion | transferable_skill | 3.5 |
| Instructing | transferable_skill | 3.5 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 3.5 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 3.5 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Email Software | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |
| Medical Software | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Epic Systems | Medical software | yes | yes |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Allscripts PM | Medical software | no | no |
| athenahealth athenaCollector | Medical software | no | no |
| Automatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHR | Medical software | no | no |
| Benchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHR | Medical software | no | no |
| Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR | Medical software | no | no |
| CareCloud Central | Medical software | no | no |
| Cerner PowerWorks Practice Management | Medical software | no | no |
| e-MDs software | Medical software | no | no |
| Email software | Electronic mail software | no | no |
| Epic Practice Management | Medical software | no | no |
| GalacTek ECLIPSE | Medical software | no | no |
| GE Healthcare Centricity Practice Solution | Medical software | no | no |
| Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE | Medical software | no | no |
| HealthFusion MediTouch | Medical software | no | no |
| IOS Health Systems Medios EHR | Medical software | no | no |
| Kareo Practice Management | Medical software | no | no |
| McKesson Practice Plus | Medical software | no | no |
| Modernizing Medicine Practice Management | Medical software | no | no |
| NextGen Healthcare NextGen Practice Management | Medical software | no | no |
| Nuesoft Technologies NueMD | Medical software | no | no |
| simplifyMD | Medical software | no | no |
| Vitera Healthcare Solutions Vitera Intergy | Medical software | no | no |
| WRSHealth EMR | Medical software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 5 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.98 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.92 |
| Contact With Others | 4.91 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 4.86 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 4.85 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.82 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 4.78 |
| E-Mail | 4.73 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.57 |
| Consequence of Error | 4.56 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 4.49 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 4.31 |
| Time Pressure | 4.27 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 4.24 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 4.2 |
| Physical Proximity | 4.17 |
| Exposed to Disease or Infections | 4.09 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 4.04 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.97 |
| Level of Competition | 3.65 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 3.5 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 3.33 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.1 |
| Conflict Situations | 3.02 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 2.75 |
| Spend Time Standing | 2.69 |
| Public Speaking | 2.34 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 2.08 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.01 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 1.94 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 1.9 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 1.75 |
| Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People | 1.72 |
| Degree of Automation | 1.7 |
| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | 1.54 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 1.4 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 1.36 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 1.34 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 1.29 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 5
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
- **Experience:** Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- **Svp Range:** (8.0 and above)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Post-Doctoral Training | 63.66 |
| Doctoral Degree | 29.18 |
| Master's Degree | 4.77 |
| High School Diploma | 2.4 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dependability | work_style | 10 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 9 |
| Integrity | work_style | 8 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 7 |
| Health Care Service | specific_interest_area | 6.88 |
| Medical Science | specific_interest_area | 6.13 |
| Intellectual Curiosity | work_style | 6 |
| Life Science | specific_interest_area | 5.97 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 5.02 |
| Achievement Orientation | work_style | 5 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 4.1 |
| Self-Control | work_style | 4 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.69 |
| Social Service | specific_interest_area | 3.6 |
| Teaching/Education | specific_interest_area | 3.24 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 29-1243.00 | role-29-1243-00 | Pediatric Surgeons | Primary-Short |
| 29-1212.00 | role-29-1212-00 | Cardiologists | Primary-Short |
| 29-1242.00 | role-29-1242-00 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Primary-Short |
| 29-1216.00 | role-29-1216-00 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Primary-Short |
| 29-1221.00 | role-29-1221-00 | Pediatricians, General | Primary-Short |
| 29-1223.00 | role-29-1223-00 | Psychiatrists | Primary-Long |
| 29-1229.04 | role-29-1229-04 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | Primary-Long |
| 29-1214.00 | role-29-1214-00 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Primary-Long |
| 19-3039.03 | role-19-3039-03 | Clinical Neuropsychologists | Primary-Long |
| 19-3039.02 | role-19-3039-02 | Neuropsychologists | Primary-Long |
| 29-1218.00 | role-29-1218-00 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Supplemental |
| 29-1215.00 | role-29-1215-00 | Family Medicine Physicians | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Healthcare & Human Services | healthcare-human-services |

## Education Level

- **Category:** Doctoral or professional degree

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | health-professions-and-related-programs |
| Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs | medical-residency-fellowship-programs |

## Market

- **Mean Wage:** 286310
- **Pct10Wage:** 83500
- **Pct25Wage:** 140970
- **Employment:** 7700
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq | Median Wage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 7150 | 6.2 |  |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 210 | 0.31 | 80090 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector |  |  |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 7150 | 6.2 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 210 | 0.31 |
- **Count:** 3

## Ai Signals


## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 58
- **Percentile:** 57
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 74 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 42 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 2

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.8695652173913043 | 74 | High | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.1286642336585428 | 42 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.043478260869565216
- **Beta:** 0.45652173913043476
- **Gamma:** 0.8695652173913043

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 5.4
- **Growth Percentile:** 77
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 0.3
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 4
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 8.3
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 8.8

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 24
- **Skills:** 37
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 29
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 32ae53d45ad7c063