Family Practitioner Jobs

A Family Practitioner, also known as a Family Physician, is a multi-disciplinary medical professional who provides comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families across all ages, genders, and diseases. They offer a wide range of services including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care. Their key role in the medical industry involves diagnosing and treating various health conditions, performing routine check-ups, health-risk assessments, immunization, screening tests, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They coordinate care with other specialists when required and often serve as the patient's primary point of contact in the healthcare system.

Prior to becoming a Family Practitioner, one may start their career in roles such as a Medical Intern or a Resident Physician. They should hold a medical degree (MD or DO) and have completed a three-year family medicine residency. Board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP) is also imperative. Essential skills for a Family Practitioner include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and a strong commitment to lifelong learning as medicine is a rapidly evolving field. Additionally, they need to have a broad knowledge of various medical disciplines, as they deal with a wide array of health issues.

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Family Practice Physician

QUALIFICATIONS: Family Practice or Internal Medicine experience. Active and Unrestricted MD or DO license. Eligibility as a Provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs....

LocumTenens

Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Dilwyn, Virginia

A corrections facility is seeking a Family Medicine Physician for locum tenens coverage. The facility is located in Dilwyn, Virginia....

LocumTenens

Family Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Capron, Virginia

A corrections facility is seeking a Family Medicine Physician Associate for locum tenens coverage. The facility is located in Capron, Virginia....

LocumTenens

Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Capron, Virginia

A corrections facility is seeking a Family Medicine Physician for locum tenens coverage. The facility is located in Capron, Virginia....

Delta Physician Placement

Family Medicine

Medicine (FM) Will consider physician with 5-7 years left to practice Board Eligible, Not Board Certified, or Board Certified is accepted Not able to consider Visa Candidates COMMUNITY Family Medicine...

LocumTenens

Family Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facilities in Phoenix, Arizona

A correctional facility is seeking family medicine locum tenens coverage. The facility is located in Phoenix, AZ. This NP or PA role starts ASAP for three months with possible extension....

Guthrie Clinic

Family Medicine (Endicott, NY)

Guthrie Endicott - Primary Care seeks a BC/BE Family Medicine physician to practice in our primary care clinic....

LocumTenens

Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Correctional Facility in Trenton, NJ

A Corrections facility is seeking a Family Medicine Physician for locum tenens coverage....

LocumTenens

Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Springs, Texas

A facility is seeking a family medicine physician for locum tenens coverage. The facility is located in Springs, Texas. Candidates must be board certified....

LocumTenens

Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Cape Cod, Massachusetts

The daily patient load is around 20, and the clinic sees all ages for Family Medicine, though Internal Medicine candidates seeing 18+ are also welcome....

Guthrie Clinic

Family Medicine - Advanced Practitioner (Elmira, NY)

Guthrie Medical Group is seeking a passionate Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Southport Clinic in Elmira, NY....

Guthrie Clinic

Family Medicine $275K Starting Salary - Wellsboro, PA

Physician Recruiter Guthrie Clinic, a non-profit physician-led integrated healthcare delivery system, seeks a BC/BE Family Medicine physician to practice in the Wellsboro, PA primary care clinic....

Family Medicine Physician Job at Colorado Permanente Medical Group in Aurora, CO

  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 hours ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 hours ago

The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is growing and we are seeking a board certified or board eligible Family Medicine practice doctors, who will provide comprehensive medical services for members...

Family Medicine Physician Job at CommonSpirit Health in Chino Valley, AZ

  • Chino Valley, AZ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chino Valley, AZ
  • 2 hours ago

Qualifications Completion of an ACGME approved Internal or Family Medicine residency program Current Board Certification or Board Eligible in Internal or Family Medicine Valid state medical license...

Outpatient Family Medicine Physician Opportunity In Syracuse, New York

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Outpatient Family Medicine Opportunity in Syracuse, NY Are you a passionate and dedicated Family Medicine physician seeking a rewarding career in a vibrant community?...

Family Practitioner Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Family Engagement in Education
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Salary for Family Practitioner Jobs Nationwide

This is the average annual salary for Family Practitioner jobs nationwide as reported by the BLS.

$256,830

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Family Practitioner positions.

Highest Education Level

Family Practitioners offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.5%
Master's Degree
26.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
High School or GED
4.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
Associate's Degree
2.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Family Practitioners
2-4 years
69.9%
None
17.3%
4-6 years
8.8%
1-2 years
3.1%
Less than 1 year
0.9%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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