What it pays
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Half of all Pediatricians, General in the U.S. earn more than $210,040 a year — the middle 80% land between $91,470 and $338,500. About 39,390 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Pediatricians, General”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$210,040typical pay / year
39,390people in this work
$338,500+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Care2
Monitor child development over time
+Track each child's growth, immunisations, milestone screenings and concerns across visits for the next two…
Monitor child development over time
+Track each child's growth, immunisations, milestone screenings and concerns across visits for the next two years, flag any falling percentiles or missing screens, schedule developmental surveillance at well visits, and notify parents when a referral or early intervention is indicated.
The tools that do the workEpicjob descriptionsO*NET
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Treat pediatric illnesses and injuries
+See seven-year-old Noah for fever and cough, examine him, enter findings and current vitals, then decide…
Treat pediatric illnesses and injuries
+See seven-year-old Noah for fever and cough, examine him, enter findings and current vitals, then decide whether to start amoxicillin, order a chest radiograph and a rapid flu test, and note follow-up in 48 hours.
The tools that do the workeClinicalWorks EHRjob descriptionsO*NET
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Get approval1
Refer patients to specialists
+Prepare and send a specialist referral for Maya Patel, age 6, for suspected autism spectrum evaluation…
Refer patients to specialists
+Prepare and send a specialist referral for Maya Patel, age 6, for suspected autism spectrum evaluation including latest developmental screen results, growth chart, and insurance authorisation request, request an appointment within four weeks and copy the family and clinic social worker.
The tools that do the workeClinicalWorks EHRjob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record1
Order diagnostic tests
+For two-year-old Aisha with persistent ear pain, confirm vaccination status, order a tympanogram and CBC,…
Order diagnostic tests
+For two-year-old Aisha with persistent ear pain, confirm vaccination status, order a tympanogram and CBC, decide immediate analgesia and whether to start antibiotics now or wait 48 hours, and document parental counseling and return precautions.
The tools that do the workAllscripts Professional EHRjob descriptionsO*NET
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Convincing1
Counsel on nutrition and lifestyle
+Counsel the Patel family on their seven-year-old’s diet and activity: review current intake, set a realistic…
Counsel on nutrition and lifestyle
+Counsel the Patel family on their seven-year-old’s diet and activity: review current intake, set a realistic week-by-week plan to increase vegetables and daily play to 60 minutes, provide a one-week meal template and schedule a nutrition follow-up in four weeks.
The tools that do the workEMR Experts Pediatric EMRjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work12
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
+Design the community respiratory illness prevention program: define target age groups, vaccination and…
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
+Design the community respiratory illness prevention program: define target age groups, vaccination and education activities, required staffing and budget, metrics for success, and submit the implementation plan to hospital public health and the finance lead by next Tuesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessO*NET
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Prepare government or organizational reports of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
+Compile this quarter's births, neonatal complications, notifiable diseases and staff capacity issues into the…
Prepare government or organizational reports of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
+Compile this quarter's births, neonatal complications, notifiable diseases and staff capacity issues into the statutory report format, verify source charts, and send the signed report to the county health department and hospital quality office by Thursday noon.
The tools that do the workMEDITECHO*NET
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Prevent diseases through vaccinations
+Update the clinic vaccine schedule, review patient lists for due or overdue immunizations, call parents of…
Prevent diseases through vaccinations
+Update the clinic vaccine schedule, review patient lists for due or overdue immunizations, call parents of children behind schedule to arrange catch-up appointments, and document consent and vaccine lot numbers at each visit this week.
The tools that do the workAdvanced Data Systems MedicsDocAssistant for Pediatricsjob descriptions
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Develop treatment plans for young patients
+Review each referred child's history and recent tests, draft individualized treatment plans with goals,…
Develop treatment plans for young patients
+Review each referred child's history and recent tests, draft individualized treatment plans with goals, medications, therapy referrals and safety checks, review plans with caregivers, and enter orders and follow-up timelines into the patient record before the end of clinic.
The tools that do the workAllscripts Professional EHRjob descriptions
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Manage budgets
+Reconcile this quarter’s clinic expenses against the departmental budget worksheet, flag overruns over…
Manage budgets
+Reconcile this quarter’s clinic expenses against the departmental budget worksheet, flag overruns over $2,000, propose two line-item cuts to bring the total back under the approved ceiling, and circulate the revised budget to Susan in finance and Dr. Morales by Thursday.
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Manage staff
+Create a staff coverage plan for the next six weeks that closes two open shifts without overtime, reassigns…
Manage staff
+Create a staff coverage plan for the next six weeks that closes two open shifts without overtime, reassigns one float nurse, and lists training needs; send the plan to HR, copy Nurse Manager Elena, and request feedback by Wednesday morning.
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Ensure public safety and security
+Audit recent clinic infection-control incidents, document gaps in protocols, draft an immediate corrective…
Ensure public safety and security
+Audit recent clinic infection-control incidents, document gaps in protocols, draft an immediate corrective action plan prioritising hand hygiene and patient flow, and deliver the report to the hospital safety officer and the medical director by Friday.
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Document medical histories
+Document Clara Morales's visit notes, record family medical history, allergies, immunizations and growth…
Document medical histories
+Document Clara Morales's visit notes, record family medical history, allergies, immunizations and growth charts, note guardian concerns and social risks, attach consent forms and flag urgent items for follow-up before I close the chart today.
The tools that do the workEpicjob descriptions
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Communicate with children and guardians
+Send a plain-language summary of today's diagnosis and care plan to Miguel and Ana Ruiz, include red-flag…
Communicate with children and guardians
+Send a plain-language summary of today's diagnosis and care plan to Miguel and Ana Ruiz, include red-flag symptoms to watch, offer two appointment times next week, and add a child-friendly handout to the chart so the nurse can reinforce it at discharge.
The tools that do the workeClinicalWorks EHRjob descriptions
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Perform physical examinations
+Record the exam findings for six-year-old Jamal Khan: vitals, abdominal, cardiac, pulmonary, ENT, neurologic…
Perform physical examinations
+Record the exam findings for six-year-old Jamal Khan: vitals, abdominal, cardiac, pulmonary, ENT, neurologic exams, plot height and weight on growth chart, note developmental observations and any required referrals before signing off.
The tools that do the workMEDITECHjob descriptions
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Manage acute and chronic conditions
+Update the problem list and care plan for Sofia Lee's asthma and eczema, reconcile medications, set urgent…
Manage acute and chronic conditions
+Update the problem list and care plan for Sofia Lee's asthma and eczema, reconcile medications, set urgent inhaler teaching and dermatology referral, schedule next chronic disease review in three months and notify the care coordinator.
The tools that do the workAllscripts Professional EHRjob descriptions
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Defend human rights
+Draft a one-page statement documenting the rights violations witnessed in the clinic intake process, attach…
Defend human rights
+Draft a one-page statement documenting the rights violations witnessed in the clinic intake process, attach supporting incident notes and names, request meeting with hospital compliance and legal by Friday, and copy the patient advocacy lead.
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