Salary Breakdown
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Average
$293,280
ANNUAL
$141.00
HOURLY
Entry Level
$162,090
ANNUAL
$77.93
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
General Internal Medicine Physicians
1,430
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Degree Recommendations
Top Expected Tasks
General Internal Medicine Physicians
01
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
02
Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.
03
Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
04
Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
05
Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.
06
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
07
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
08
Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.
09
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
10
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Science
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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