Good morning Kathleen,
Outside of conducting an on-site functional job analysis, the DOT provides this information (although it is a bit dated). Below is the DOT information provided by SkillTran Job Browser Pro Version 1.7.4.1.
070.101-094 SURGEON
STRENGTH: Light
Exert force to 20 lbs. occasionally or 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible force constantly. May involve significant standing, walking, pushing, and/or pulling.
OTHER PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
CL - Climbing - Not Present
BA - Balancing - Not Present
ST - Stooping - Not Present
KN - Kneeling - Not Present
CR - Crouching - Not Present
CW - Crawling - Not Present
RE - Reaching - Occasional
HA - Handling - Frequent
FI - Fingering - Frequent
FE - Feeling - Frequent
TA - Talking - Frequent
HE - Hearing - Frequent
TS - Tasting/Smelling - Not Present
VISION:
NE - Near Acuity - Constant
FA - Far Acuity - Not Present
DE - Depth Perception - Not Present
AC - Accommodation - Frequent
CV - Color Vision - Frequent
FV - Field of Vision - Not Present
COMMON ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS (to which the worker is exposed):
WE - Exposure to weather - Not Present
CO - Extreme cold - Not Present
HO - Extreme heat - Not Present
WT - Wet and/or Humid - Not Present
NO - Noise Intensity Level - Quiet
VI - Vibration - Not Present
AT - Atmospheric Conditions - Not Present
MV - Moving Mechanical Parts Hazard - Not Present
EL - Electrical Shock Hazard - Not Present
HI - High, Exposed Place Hazard - Not Present
RA - Exposure to Radiation - Not Present
EX - Explosion Hazard - Not Present
TX - Toxic/Caustic Chemical Hazard - Not Present
OT - Other Environmental Conditions - Constant exposure
DATA SOURCES: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (1993). (electronic files contain all, not just selected characteristics.) U.S. Dept. of Labor, The Revised Handbook for Analyzing Jobs, (1991). (excerpts for Aptitudes available at https://skilltran.com/rhaj/chapter12.htm#page=4 )
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[CEO]
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[Bossier City], [LA] [71112]
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2023 13:19
From: Kathleen Mueller
Subject: Physical Demands - Orthopedic Surgeon
Good Afternoon,
I am working on a forensic case and need to gather information on the physical demands of an orthopedic surgeon. Are there any resources or sites that you would recommend for this type of data?
Thank you!
Kathy Mueller
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Kathleen Mueller
President
kmueller@indrehabservices.com
Naperville, IL United States
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