About Family Medicine Careers
Family medicine is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family, and is trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages. Family medicine physicians receive a broad range of training that includes internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, and geriatrics. Although the scope and practice of family medicine is broad, it is a precise discipline, integrating a unique blend of biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences.
Family physicians possess unique attitudes, skills, and knowledge that qualify them to provide continuing and comprehensive medical care, health maintenance, and preventive services. These specialists are best qualified to serve as each patient's advocate in all health-related matters. Special emphasis is placed on prevention and the primary care of entire families, utilizing consultations and community resources when appropriate. Family physicians employ a diverse range of cognitive and procedural skills and coordinate care with other specialists when necessary.
Physicians choosing this practice can expect to perform procedures such as: performing assessment on patient, distributing medicine, providing correct medical advice, and implementing medical technology to benefit a patient. Family medicine physicians most likely do not deal with emergency situations. Long-term relationships are built with patients due to the fact that the physician is the doctor for that person and or family. General practice physicians are going to always be needed with the growth of the population.
Median Salary: $184,390 per year
Projected Growth: 14% from 2014-2024
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- Time is of the essence when responding to contracts.
- Do not waste time when it comes to negotiating, declining, or accepting a contract.
- Having a clear idea of what you are wanting in a contract makes the processes easier.
- Along with that, it is important to be open minded and lenient with some aspects due to the fact a contract may not be able to fit every single one of your qualifications.
- Be sure to act professionally and confidently when interviewing and negotiating.
- The way you handle yourself may affect your contract.
Interesting Facts
- Family medicine is one of the most versatile practices in the medical field.
We found 16700 Family Medicine Physician Jobs in 50 states
Physician - Family Medicine
New Berlin, WI 53154-449401/16/2025
Physician | Family Medicine | Permanent
Physician Assistant - Family Medicine
Mount Pleasant, TX 7545501/16/2025
Physician Assistant | Family Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Family Medicine
Mount Pleasant, TX 7545501/16/2025
Physician | Family Medicine | Permanent
Physician Assistant - Family Medicine
Emory, TX 7544001/16/2025
Physician Assistant | Family Medicine | Permanent
Physician Assistant - Family Medicine
Tyler, TX 7570101/16/2025
Physician Assistant | Family Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Family Medicine
Richland Center, WI 53581-191401/16/2025
Physician | Family Medicine | Permanent
Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine
Springfield, OH 4550401/16/2025
Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine | Permanent
