Physician: Family Medicine
Listed compensation
$280K–$350K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The Family Medicine Physician serves as a primary care provider for patients across the lifespan, delivering comprehensive, continuous, and compassionate care. This role emphasizes preventive health, chronic disease management, and treatment of acute conditions through a holistic, patient-centered approach.
This is a hybrid position with responsibilities shared between hospital-based care and outpatient clinics, requiring flexibility and collaboration to ensure seamless continuity of care. Expected patient range will be about 14-24 patients per day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations and detailed medical histories
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests, including laboratory work and imaging studies
- Diagnose medical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide patient education on preventive care, including screenings, immunizations, and lifestyle modifications
- Refer patients to appropriate specialists when necessary
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient medical records
- Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and institutional policies
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Maintain knowledge of and comply with regulations related to infection control, patient safety, privacy, pain management, and opioid prescribing
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
- Board Certification in Family Medicine (required)
- Active and unrestricted state medical license (required)
- Valid DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances
- Successful completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
- Compliance with continuing medical education (CME) requirements
Experience
- Prior clinical experience in family medicine, primary care, or a related setting preferred
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical software
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to engage diverse patient populations
- Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state healthcare regulations
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Standard outpatient clinical environment with occasional extended hours
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking
- Manual dexterity required for clinical procedures
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases (OSHA Category I)
Core Values
- Courtesy: Demonstrates empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity toward patients and colleagues
- Quality: Commits to excellence through accountability, precision, and continuous improvement
- Efficiency: Optimizes resources and workflows to deliver high-quality care
- Service: Ensures a positive, seamless patient experience while maintaining confidentiality
- Teamwork: Collaborates effectively and contributes to a supportive work environment
- Communication: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and maintains open dialogue
Key Responsibilities
The Family Medicine Physician acts as a primary care provider across the lifespan, focusing on comprehensive, continuous, and compassionate care including preventive health and chronic disease management. Essential duties involve conducting patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing individualized treatment plans, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
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