entityType = "role"
schemaVersion = "role.v1"
slug = "role-29-1242-00"
socCode = "29-1242.00"
title = "Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric"
summary = "Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system."
aliases = ["Hand Surgeon", "Orthopedic Surgeon", "Physician", "Surgeon", "General Surgeon", "Orthopaedic Surgeon", "Doctor", "Foot and Ankle Surgeon", "General Orthopedic Surgeon", "Medical Doctor (MD)", "Orthopedic Hand Surgeon", "Orthopedic Physician"]
emergingTasks = []
capabilities = []
workContext = []
aiSignals = []

[preparation]
jobZone = "5"
jobZoneName = "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."
svpRange = "(8.0 and above)"
educationDistribution = []

[educationLevel]
category = "Doctoral or professional degree"
slug = "doctoral-or-professional-degree"

[market]
meanWage = 365060
pct10Wage = 83390
pct25Wage = 209730
employment = 14160
areaTitle = "U.S."

[industries]
count = 2

[[industries.top]]
naics = "62"
slug = "62"
title = "Health Care and Social Assistance"
level = "Sector"
employment = 13870
lq = 6.54

[[industries.top]]
naics = "61"
slug = "61"
title = "Educational Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 270
medianWage = 80250
lq = 0.22

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "62"
slug = "62"
title = "Health Care and Social Assistance"
level = "Sector"
employment = 13870
lq = 6.54

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "61"
slug = "61"
title = "Educational Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 270
lq = 0.22

[aiOutlook]
usageRelease = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

[aiOutlook.index]
value = 36
percentile = 34
band = "Moderate"
version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
componentCount = 2

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 49
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 24
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"

[aiOutlook.eloundou]
alpha = 0.06666666666666667
beta = 0.3333333333333333
gamma = 0.6

[aiOutlook.bls]
growthPercent = 4.1
growthPercentile = 65
direction = "About average"
annualOpeningsThousands = 0.4
annualOpeningsPercentile = 6
employment2024Thousands = 14.7
employment2034Thousands = 15.3

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "eloundou_gamma"
label = "LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou)"
value = 0.6
percentile = 49
band = "Moderate"
note = "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."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "microsoft_applicability"
label = "AI assistant applicability (Microsoft)"
value = 0.08449510005221278
percentile = 24
band = "Low"
note = "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."

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system."
usagePercent = 0.0023622791269016347

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure."
usagePercent = 0.002156863550649319

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons."
usagePercent = 0.0019514479743970028

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "bls_employment_projections"
version = "2024-2034"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"
version = "working-with-ai"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
version = "gpts-are-gpts"

[counts]
tasks = 15
skills = 2
capabilities = 0
tools = 12
relatedRoles = 20

[source]
dataset = "gold.onet_role_starter_surface"
version = "30.3"
generatedAt = "2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00"
contentHash = "368a589472acd418"

[[tasks]]
text = "Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.2.a.4.f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.1.a.1.s"

[[tasks]]
text = "Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.2.b.1.f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.2.b.1.f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.4.b.4.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.i"

[[tasks]]
text = "Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.i"

[[tasks]]
text = "Follow established surgical techniques during the operation."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.2.a.3.d"

[[tasks]]
text = "Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.2.b.5.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Operate on patient's musculoskeletal system to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patient's functions."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.l"

[[tasks]]
text = "Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.2.a.4.f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Prepare case histories."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.k"

[[activities]]
name = "Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals."
iwa = "4.A.2.a.4.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues."
iwa = "4.A.1.a.1.s"

[[activities]]
name = "Diagnose medical conditions."
iwa = "4.A.2.b.1.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Operate on patients to treat conditions."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.l"

[[activities]]
name = "Prescribe medications."
iwa = "4.A.4.c.3.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Treat chronic diseases or disorders."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.l"

[[activities]]
name = "Supervise patient care personnel."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.4.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Sterilize medical equipment or instruments."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.i"

[[activities]]
name = "Examine patients to assess general physical condition."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.i"

[[activities]]
name = "Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities."
iwa = "4.A.2.a.3.d"

[[activities]]
name = "Schedule patient procedures or appointments."
iwa = "4.A.2.b.5.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Manage healthcare operations."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.4.j"

[[activities]]
name = "Order medical supplies or equipment."
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[[activities]]
name = "Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment."
iwa = "4.A.2.a.4.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests."
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[[activities]]
name = "Record patient medical histories."
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[[activities]]
name = "Prescribe treatments or therapies."
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[[activities]]
name = "Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.k"

[[activities]]
name = "Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.6.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.a"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Windows"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Medical Software"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[tools]]
example = "Epic Systems"
category = "Medical software"
hot = true
inDemand = true

[[tools]]
example = "MEDITECH software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Windows"
category = "Operating system software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Computer imaging software"
category = "Graphics or photo imaging software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Electronic medical record EMR software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Human resources management system HRMS"
category = "Human resources software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Image-guided surgery software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Medical laser control software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Practice management software PMS"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Robotic surgery software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Three-dimensional 3D virtual surgery software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[personFit]]
name = "Attention to Detail"
family = "work_style"
value = 10

[[personFit]]
name = "Integrity"
family = "work_style"
value = 9

[[personFit]]
name = "Cautiousness"
family = "work_style"
value = 8

[[personFit]]
name = "Intellectual Curiosity"
family = "work_style"
value = 7

[[personFit]]
name = "Health Care Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 6.75

[[personFit]]
name = "Investigative"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 6.5

[[personFit]]
name = "Achievement Orientation"
family = "work_style"
value = 6

[[personFit]]
name = "Medical Science"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 5.87

[[personFit]]
name = "Realistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 5.08

[[personFit]]
name = "Self-Control"
family = "work_style"
value = 5

[[personFit]]
name = "Social"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 4.82

[[personFit]]
name = "Life Science"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 4.67

[[personFit]]
name = "Stress Tolerance"
family = "work_style"
value = 4

[[personFit]]
name = "Conventional"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 3.91

[[personFit]]
name = "Perseverance"
family = "work_style"
value = 3

[[personFit]]
name = "Dependability"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.93

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1243.00"
slug = "role-29-1243-00"
title = "Pediatric Surgeons"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1241.00"
slug = "role-29-1241-00"
title = "Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1211.00"
slug = "role-29-1211-00"
title = "Anesthesiologists"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1229.03"
slug = "role-29-1229-03"
title = "Urologists"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1022.00"
slug = "role-29-1022-00"
title = "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1229.04"
slug = "role-29-1229-04"
title = "Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1213.00"
slug = "role-29-1213-00"
title = "Dermatologists"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1217.00"
slug = "role-29-1217-00"
title = "Neurologists"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1081.00"
slug = "role-29-1081-00"
title = "Podiatrists"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1216.00"
slug = "role-29-1216-00"
title = "General Internal Medicine Physicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1214.00"
slug = "role-29-1214-00"
title = "Emergency Medicine Physicians"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1212.00"
slug = "role-29-1212-00"
title = "Cardiologists"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[careerClusters]]
cluster = "Healthcare & Human Services"
slug = "healthcare-human-services"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Health Professions and Related Programs"
slug = "health-professions-and-related-programs"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs"
slug = "medical-residency-fellowship-programs"
