Median pay
$238,380
Median annual pay for Family Medicine Physicians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Healthcare
Family Medicine Physicians
Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
10-year growth
2.7%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings
3,300
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment
116,000
Estimated U.S. employment for Family Medicine Physicians in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost
+3,100
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation
Doctoral or professional degree
Typical additional preparation: Internship/residency.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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O*NET occupation profile
What the work involves
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Essential skills
- 1Critical Thinking
- 2Active Listening
- 3Reading Comprehension
- 4Speaking
- 5Writing
- 6Active Learning
Knowledge areas
- 1Medicine and Dentistry
- 2English Language
- 3Therapy and Counseling
- 4Psychology
- 5Biology
- 6Customer and Personal Service
Abilities
- 1Problem Sensitivity
- 2Oral Comprehension
- 3Oral Expression
- 4Deductive Reasoning
- 5Written Comprehension
- 6Inductive Reasoning
Career interests
- 1Social
- 2Investigative
- 3Conventional
- 4Realistic
- 5Enterprising
- 6Artistic
Work styles
- 1Attention to Detail
- 2Dependability
- 3Integrity
- 4Cooperation
- 5Empathy
- 6Cautiousness
Work activities
- 1Assisting and Caring for Others
- 2Documenting/Recording Information
- 3Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- 4Getting Information
- 5Working with Computers
- 6Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Work context
- 1Contact With Others
- 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- 3Frequency of Decision Making
- 4Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- 5Freedom to Make Decisions
- 6Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
Representative tasks
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
- Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
Software and tools
Epic Systems · in demandMicrosoft Office software · hot technologyMicrosoft Excel · hot technologyeClinicalWorks EHR software · hot technologyMEDITECH software · hot technologyAcrendo Medical Software Family Practice EMRScheduling softwarePractice Partner Total Practice PartnerPractice management software PMSMisys Healthcare Systems Misys TigerMedical reference softwareMedical procedure coding software
Sources
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