Internist Jobs in Atascadero, CA

An Internist is a specialist in internal medicine, a discipline focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists can act as a primary care physician, but they are not general practitioners; their expertise lies in dealing with complex illnesses and chronic conditions. They also often consult with other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems. Internists often have patients who are seriously ill or have complex illnesses, hence they play a crucial role in the medical field.

Regarding important skills and certifications, Internists need to have completed medical school and a residency program in internal medicine, which usually lasts around three years. They should be adept at problem-solving, have a strong knowledge base of disease pathology, be skilled at medical procedures, and have strong interpersonal skills. They need to be certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Prior to becoming an Internist, a person might have roles such as a Medical Officer, General Practitioner, or Medical Intern during their residency training.

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Physician / Internal Medicine / California / Permanent / Internal

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (14 miles from Atascadero, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (14 miles from Atascadero, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Join a growing primary care network in beautiful coastal central California....

Primary Care (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) Physician - Paso

  • Paso Robles, CA (13 miles from Atascadero, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Paso Robles, CA (13 miles from Atascadero, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Adventist Health Twin Cities is seeking a General Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician for our ambulatory practice in beautiful Paso Robles, CA. 100% outpatient Joining a practice with multiple...

Welcoming Internists in Stunning Coastal Cali, Above 300K plus Loan Repayment

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (14 miles from Atascadero, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (14 miles from Atascadero, CA)
  • 28 days ago

We are seeking Internal Medicine physicians to join a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with 80 primary care providers and 26 offices in the San Luis Obispo, California area....

Ambulatory Internal Medicine Physician - San Luis Obispo, CA

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (14 miles from Atascadero, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (14 miles from Atascadero, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking a General Internal Medicine physician for our ambulatory practice in beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA. 100% outpatient Clinic call coverage only Patient population...

Demographic Data for Atascadero, CA

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Salary for Internist Jobs in Atascadero, CA

This is the average annual salary for Internist jobs in Atascadero, CA as reported by the BLS.

$259,370

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Internist positions.

Highest Education Level

Internists in Atascadero, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
60.0%
Master's Degree
20.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.2%
Associate's Degree
1.4%
High School or GED
1.0%
Some College
0.1%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Internists in Atascadero, CA
4-6 years
33.2%
2-4 years
21.2%
1-2 years
13.6%
None
11.0%
8-10 years
9.4%
Less than 1 year
9.4%
6-8 years
2.3%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Internist position

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