Physician United States

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What the job involves

  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Prescribe medications and other treatments to patients.
  • Order and interpret lab tests and diagnostic imaging.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in medical records.
  • Collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals.
  • Provide patient education and explain medical procedures.
  • Refer patients to medical specialists when needed.

Summed up from 30 recent Physician job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Primary Care 1 in 10 postings
  • Family Medicine 1 in 10 postings
  • Wound Care 1 in 10 postings
  • Electronic Medical Records 1 in 15 postings
  • Direct Patient Care 1 in 15 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Board Certified 4 in 10 postings
  • Medical License 4 in 10 postings
  • DEA License 1 in 10 postings
  • Basic Life Support 1 in 20 postings
  • State License 1 in 25 postings
  • Continuing Medical Education 1 in 40 postings

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Education asked for

  • Associate degree 1 in 145 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 1 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 20 postings
  • Doctorate 9 in 10 postings

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Is this role in demand?

10,099 open Physician jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $300,000 a year (most between $240k and $375k). See the full salary breakdown

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