Family Medicine Physicians

Job zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 29-1215.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$62k10th$234kMedian$274k90th

New workers start near $62,230; experienced workers reach $274,450. About 610 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +9.9%; Alamo region, 755 to 830 jobs · U.S. +3%
Openings a year: 28; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 3,300
Employed in 2024: 755; in the Alamo region · U.S. 116,000

Typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree · Training: Internship/residency

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Critical Thinking4.5
Reading Comprehension5.0
Active Listening4.9
Speaking4.4
Writing4.1
Judgment and Decision Making4.8
Complex Problem Solving4.3
Active Learning4.0

What the work is

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.

Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Bachelor's degree2%
Master's degree9%
Doctoral or professional88%

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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