Physician / Doctor, Internal Medicine Salary
Job Description for Physician / Doctor, Internal Medicine
A doctor of internal medicine (also known as a physician of internal medicine) specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing the various diseases and conditions that affect the human body’s internal organs. Doctors of internal medicine may also specialize in a variety of different areas, such as cardiology, sports medicine, infectious disease, or geriatrics. They may work in medical offices, clinics, and hospitals; they may also open their own private practice or partner with other doctors to form a group practice. It is fairly common doctors of internal medicine to work part-time in several different facilities. Their hours vary depending on their chosen work environment, although these physicians typically work over 40 hours per week and are on call for medical emergencies. In private practice, these physicians may work comparatively fewer hours but spend additional time completing administrative tasks.
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- Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza and pneumonia.
- Manage and treat serious, chronic, and complex illnesses.
- Diagnose and treat problems of the internal organs, such as the liver, heart, and lungs.
Common Career Paths for Physician / Doctor, Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine Physicians may progress into high-paying roles like Invasive Cardiologist, where median compensation is $288K annually. With an annual salary of $193K, Hospitalist is the most common role for Internal Medicine Physicians to subsequently assume on their way up the ladder. Transitioning into a General Internist role — which usually pays $146K — is also typical for Internal Medicine Physicians, though less common by comparison.
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Popular Employer Salaries for Physician / Doctor, Internal Medicine
Bringing up the rear, V.A. Medical Center's median pay of $168K is the lowest in town; however, employee salaries widely range, with some making up to $191K.
Pay by Experience Level for Physician / Doctor, Internal Medicine
Pay by Experience for a Physician / Doctor, Internal Medicine has a positive trend. An entry-level Physician / Doctor, Internal Medicine with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $171,000 based on 504 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Physician / Doctor, Internal Medicine with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $185,000 based on 333 salaries. An experienced Physician / Doctor, Internal Medicine which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $196,000 based on 410 salaries. A Physician / Doctor, Internal Medicine with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $203,000 based on 277 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
Internal Medicine Physicians will find that Denver offers an impressive pay rate, one which exceeds the national average by 6 percent. Internal Medicine Physicians will also find cushy salaries in Cleveland (+3 percent). Location significantly influences compensation, with Washington Internal Medicine Physicians earning much less — 32 percent less — than the national average. Not at the bottom but still paying below the median are employers in Austin and Boston (19 percent less).
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Key Stats for Physician / Doctor, Internal Medicine
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Male
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Job Satisfaction
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