Allergists and Immunologists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 60,280 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Allergist or Immunologist to diagnose and treat allergic diseases affecting the immune system. This position includes responsibilities such as performing allergen tests, prescribing various medications, and providing immunotherapy. Qualified candidates should possess strong skills in reading comprehension, active listening, and critical thinking. The salary range for this role varies between $60,280 and $208,000 annually depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding written work-related documents.
• Giving full attention and understanding others' points.
• Conveying information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform allergen provocation tests including various challenges.
• Prescribe medications like antihistamines and glucocorticosteroids.
• Provide therapies for immune conditions.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Judgment and Decision Making

Job description

Allergist or Immunologist

Career Description: Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.

Responsibilities

• Perform allergen provocation tests such as nasal, conjunctival, bronchial, oral, food, or medication challenges.
• Prescribe medication such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.
• Provide therapies, such as allergen immunotherapy or immunoglobulin therapy, to treat immune conditions.
• Educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments.
• Interpret diagnostic test results to make appropriate differential diagnoses.
• Conduct physical examinations of patients.

Qualifications and Skills

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Related Job Titles

• Immunologist
• Clinical Allergist
• Medical Doctor (MD)
• Pediatric Immunologist
• Allergy and Immunology Chief

Demand and Salary

In 2016 there were 372,400 jobs for Allergist or Immunologist in the U.S., with new jobs produced at 11.4% above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 42,300 new jobs by 2026, with an expected 14,300 positions per year. All positions in this field may offer salaries between $60,280 and $208,000 annually, with highest earnings typically found in Alaska, Arizona, or Colorado. States with the greatest job growth include Arizona, Alaska, and Utah; those with the least include Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Illinois.