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Family Medicine Physicians
O*NET 29-1215.00
Median Salary
$244,180
$76,830 – $428,550/yr
What They Do
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.
Typical 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.
Key Skills
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing
Work Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Getting Information
- Working with Computers
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Education Usually Needed
- doctoral degree
- post-doctoral training
Also Known As
Board Certified Family Physician
Family Medicine Physician
Family Physician
Family Practice Medical Doctor (FP MD)
Family Practice Physician (FP Physician)
Family Practitioner
Medical Doctor (MD)
Medical Staff Physician
Physician
Primary Care Physician
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