Find a Family Physician Job

 Find your ideal family medicine job. Land your first position or make a career change using tips and a tool to refine your search in family medicine.

What job opportunities do I have 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 

Job search tips to find your ideal job faster

Tip 1. Use the AAFP CareerLink portal to search for openings.

• Apply filters by location, job function (i.e., type of work), visa assistance, and more. 
• Filter to find out which employers are FMX exhibitors and explore multiple organizations at once when you attend.
• Sign up for job alerts and receive an email when positions that match your interests are added.

Tip 2. Make a list of the qualities you are looking for in a physician employer.

• An optimal job depends heavily on the culture and flexibility of an employer.

Tip 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 premium services that include resume reviews, mock interviews, and more.