Internal Medicine Physician Jobs

Internal medicine physicians are in charge of providing are to adults, adolesents, and elderly (mostly primary care). They are also able to help women's needs in ways such as office gynecology despite a lack of training in the maternity department. Internal medicine specialists, also called internists, can have a wide range of subspecialties. Some of the more popular ones are cardiology, oncology and geriatrics. Ready to pursue a new internist career? Start your search today!

Specialists in internal medicine must complete a bachelor's degree, a medical degree and a three year residency prior to practicing. Although, after completion of the extensive schooling and training, internists have a promising career ahead of them! The growth for internal medicine specialists is expected to increase by about 20 percent within the next couple years, providing a great job market for physicians.

On average, an internal medicina physician job will pay about $170,000-$200,000 per year, with a range of great perks and benefits. An internist's salary generally increased if they choose to pursue a subspecialty, which requires a fellowship. One thing many internists enjoy is having relatively "normal" hours; such as 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, with hours in the evenings and on the weekends to suit the needs of the patients.

Internists can be found in medical facilities in every corner of the United States, but are particularly in demand in some of the more rural areas of the country. No matter where you hope your next job takes you, Locum Jobs Online has the position for you.