Hospitalists

Job zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 29-1229.02

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$117k10th$297kMedian$486k90th

New workers start near $116,650; experienced workers reach $486,370. About 2,020 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +12.5%; Alamo region, 3,050 to 3,432 jobs · U.S. +3%
Openings a year: 120; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 9,600
Employed in 2024: 3,050; in the Alamo region · U.S. 340,700

Typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree · Training: Internship/residency

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Reading Comprehension5.1
Active Learning4.9
Social Perceptiveness4.9
Critical Thinking4.8
Active Listening4.6
Speaking4.4
Judgment and Decision Making4.4
Complex Problem Solving4.3

What the work is

Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.

Refer patients to medical specialists, social services, or other professionals as appropriate.
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support staff.
Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.
Direct the operations of short stay or specialty units.
Train or supervise medical students, residents, or other health professionals.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Bachelor's degree4%
Doctoral or professional96%

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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