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Family Medicine Physician

Senior-level

Also known as: Board Certified Family Physician, Doctor, Family Medicine PCP (Family Medicine Primary Care Physician), Family Medicine Physician

Medical & WelfareBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
Family MedicinePrimary CarePreventive CareClinical DiagnosisHealthcareMedicinePatient CareMedical Careers

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Epic SystemsMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareeClinicalWorks EHR software
In-demand software
Epic Systems

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+3.3%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

2,900

per year (US)

Jobs today

114,300

in 2025 → 118,000 (2035)

Typical entry education

Doctoral or professional degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact family medicine by assisting with diagnostic accuracy, personalizing treatment plans, and streamlining administrative tasks. While it won't replace the human touch, AI tools will enhance efficiency, allow for better data analysis, and support physicians in delivering more precise and proactive patient care in the next 5-10 years.

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Salary

$244,180

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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