Job opportunities in family medicine
Family physicians have options. Whether you're looking for part-time positions, full-scope primary care, or clinical work that offers the opportunity to flex skills in specialized training, here are some keywords to that can help narrow your search:
- Academic family medicine
- Telemedicine
- Locum tenens
- Full spectrum
- Sports medicine
- Hospitalist
- Full spectrum
- Family medicine with obstetrics
- Urgent care
- Palliative care
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Job search tips to find your ideal job faster
#1. Use the AAFP CareerLink portal to search for openings.
- Apply filters by location, experience level, area of focus, visa assistance, and more.
- Sign up for job alerts and receive an email when positions that match your interests are added.
Learn what makes AAFP Careerlink the best tool for finding family physician jobs.
#2. Make a list of the qualities you are looking for in a physician employer.
- Know the signs of a good physician employer and what to listen for in the interview process.
- An optimal job depends heavily on the culture and flexibility of an employer.
#3. Be ready to apply right away.
- The AAFP offers free physician CV templates to members, including custom templates for new physicians and academic physicians.
- CareerLink offers services that include resume reviews, mock interviews, and more.