Salary Breakdown
Family Medicine Physicians
Average
$271,470
ANNUAL
$130.52
HOURLY
Entry Level
$154,250
ANNUAL
$74.16
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Family Medicine Physicians
2,500
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Family Medicine Physicians
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Top Expected Tasks
Family Medicine Physicians
01
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
02
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
03
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
04
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
05
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
06
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
07
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
08
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
09
Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
10
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Family Medicine Physicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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