General Internist
Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.
At a Glance
General Internist earns an average of $210,000/yr. Typical education: Ph.D. or professional degree. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Internal Medicine, Direct Patient Care, Patient Safety.
$210,000/yr
Ph.D. or professional degree
2 years
28
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Median Wage
$236,350/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.3%
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
Internal Medicine
Direct Patient Care
Patient Safety
Medical Records
Quality Improvement
Dictation
Hospital Medicine
Communicable Diseases
Disease Management
Electrical Equipment
Medical Management
Risk Management
Ventilator Management
Urgent Care
Swimming
Primary Care
Pediatrics
Clinical Rounds
Rehabilitation
Common Skills (5)
Accountability
Teaching
Strong Work Ethic
Interpersonal Communications
Courage
Certifications (1)
Board Certified/Board Eligible
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