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    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 

    The best job board for family physicians

    "Physician jobs are out there, especially in the field of family medicine. But that doesn’t mean that finding a job as a physician is easy."

    Learn more

    Featured Family Medicine Jobs

    Job search tips to find your ideal job faster

    #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.

    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.

    #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.

    Got the job? Negotiate a fair contract.

    Interested in how your salary, benefits and job satisfaction stack up in today’s market?

    • Spend 10 minutes filling out the new Career Benchmark Dashboard Survey.
    • Help family physicians like you know their worth by anonymously sharing income and career details. More responses equals more powerful data.