O*NET-SOC 29-1217.00 · US REFERENCE
Neurologists
Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.
Skill importance below is an O*NET US occupational rating, not a global or individual benchmark. No score here is a job-loss probability or a prediction.
Examples of work in this occupation
- Interview patients to obtain information, such as complaints, symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
- Examine patients to obtain information about functional status of areas, such as vision, physical strength, coordination, reflexes, sensations, language skills, cognitive abilities, and mental status.
O*NET task statements describe US work; do not perform regulated or hazardous tasks without appropriate training and authorization.
Skills to examine first
Active Listening
US occupation importance: 4.25/5 · rating last updated 2012-07-01
Ask a peer to explain a fictional work problem; paraphrase it and check what you missed.
Reading Comprehension
US occupation importance: 4.12/5 · rating last updated 2012-07-01
Summarise a public, role-relevant document in five points; verify each point against the source.
Speaking
US occupation importance: 4.12/5 · rating last updated 2012-07-01
Explain a safe example of your work in two minutes, then ask which point was unclear.
Critical Thinking
US occupation importance: 4.12/5 · rating last updated 2012-07-01
Compare two approaches to a fictional task and document one counterargument for each.
Writing
US occupation importance: 4.00/5 · rating last updated 2012-07-01
Draft a one-page explanation of a fictional decision for a non-specialist; ask for clarity feedback.
Monitoring
US occupation importance: 4.00/5 · rating last updated 2012-07-01
Define three observable quality checks for a fictional workflow and review the outcome.
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Related work to compare
O*NET marks these occupations as related. That is a comparison starting point, not a guaranteed career transition. Check local licensing and entry requirements.
Your next seven days
- Choose one skill above and a fictional or non-confidential work example.
- Practise for 20 minutes on three days; keep one small output.
- Ask a qualified peer for feedback against clear criteria.
- Reassess the same career and record what changed.
Source and limits
Occupation definition, task examples, skill importance and related-occupation links come from the US O*NET 31.0 Database. RolePaths selected the top six skills by importance and authored the practice prompts. Career fit, local salaries, automation timing and licensing have not been verified.