Podiatrists

Does not pass

• Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 14.5% of the role's time · $222M

• Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.

  physical work, outside the screen · 14.2% of the role's time · $219M

• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.

  physical work, outside the screen · 13.5% of the role's time · $208M

• Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 12.1% of the role's time · $186M

• Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.

  physical work, outside the screen · 11.9% of the role's time · $183M

• Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 8.2% of the role's time · $126M

• Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.8% of the role's time · $105M

• Make and fit prosthetic appliances.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.6% of the role's time · $102M

• Perform administrative duties, such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, or keeping records.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $76.2M

• Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $68.0M

• Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.7% of the role's time · $41.4M