Family Medicine Physician

Remote

💊 Health

Family Medicine Physicians work in private practices and outpatient clinics, caring for people from birth through their senior years. They usually serve as primary care providers, so patients often seek help from them when experiencing symptoms of an illness or disease. By carrying out the duties in a Family Medicine Doctor job description, they identify the likely causes of symptoms. They may develop and implement treatment plans or refer patients to specialists for further care. When they fulfill their job responsibilities, Family Medicine Doctors may help increase patient satisfaction and overall practice success rates.

What does a Family Medicine Physician do?

A Family Medicine Physician, also known as a Family Medicine Doctor or Family Doctor, is a primary medical care provider for patients of all ages. Common duties you may put in a Family Medicine Physician job description include diagnosing diseases and illnesses, providing preventative care and patient education and updating and maintaining patient records.

Responsibilities

A Family Medicine Physician should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Family Medicine Physician should be able to execute:

Conducting examinations and interviewing patients to gain an understanding of their symptoms and concerns
Ordering blood work, imaging and other tests as needed
Diagnosing illnesses and diseases and developing treatment plans to cure or manage them
Educating patients on preventative care by recommending screenings, vaccinations, lifestyle changes and other interventions
Referring patients to physician specialists for additional care when necessary
Updating patient records with services and treatments provided

Required Skills

A competitive Family Medicine Physician will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

In-depth knowledge of anatomy, biology, chemistry, physics and the standards of care for illnesses and diseases
Analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose conditions and develop treatment plans
Observational skills to notice signs of illness and disease that patients may not report
Verbal communication and active listening skills to gather information, field questions and explain treatments
Interpersonal skills to foster trust in patients and set people of all ages at ease
Organizational and time management skills to stay on schedule and maintain patient records

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