About Internal Medicine Careers
Internists are personal physicians who provide long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses in adolescents, adults, and the elderly. An internist may act as primary care, but they are not a family physician. There are a list of subspecialties within the internal medicine specialization. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems.
Internal medicine physicians are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. An internal medicine physician's primary responsibilities include heath maintenance and disease screening, the diagnosis and care of acute and chronic medical conditions, management of patients with multiple, complex medical problems, and serving as consultants to other disciplines such as surgery, obstetrics, and family medicine.
Many physicians choose not to go into the internal medicine specialization. This means that there is a need for physicians who are because there has been a shortage throughout the years.
Median Salary: $196,520 per year
Projected Growth: 14% from 2014-2024
Tips
- Time is of the essence when responding to contracts.
- Do not waste time when it comes to negotiating, declining, or accepting a contract.
- Having a clear idea of what you are wanting in a contract makes the processes easier.
- Along with that, it is important to be open minded and lenient with some aspects due to the fact a contract may not be able to fit every single one of your qualifications.
- Be sure to act professionally and confidently when interviewing and negotiating.
- The way you handle yourself may affect your contract.
Interesting Facts
- Internal medicine is able to be traced back to Ancient China and Ancient India.
We found 3906 Internal Medicine Physician Jobs in 51 states
Physician Assistant - Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Plano, TX 7507511/06/2026
Physician Assistant | Hospice & Palliative Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Internal Medicine
Woodland Hills, CA 11/06/2026
Physician | Internal Medicine | Permanent
Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist
North Bergen, NJ 11/06/2026
Nurse Practitioner | Hospitalist | Permanent
Physician - Internal Medicine
Bangor, ME 04401-661611/06/2026
Physician | Internal Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Internal Medicine
San Francisco, CA 11/06/2026
Physician | Internal Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Internal Medicine
Jeffersonville, IN 47130-420411/06/2026
Physician | Internal Medicine | Permanent
Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine
Forsyth, MO 11/06/2026
Physician Assistant | Internal Medicine | Permanent
Nurse Practitioner - Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Denver, CO 11/06/2026
Nurse Practitioner | Hospice & Palliative Medicine | Permanent
