Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
SOC Code: 29-1242
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatrics analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 85.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation.
AI-Proof Score: 85.8 — Very High
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Median Salary
$80,250
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Job Growth
4.1%
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Training Time
Extensive preparation (4+ years)
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Job Zone
Zone 5 / 5
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Training Cost
~$80,000
Common Tasks
- ✓Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
- ✓Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
- ✓Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms.
- ✓Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
- ✓Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation