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Internists, General

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Career Description : Physicians who diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.Life As an Internist

Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.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.Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.What an Internist Should Know

These are the skills Internists say are the most useful in their careers:Science : Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Complex Problem Solving : Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Writing : Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Types of Internist Jobs

Attending, Ambulatory CareGeneral PracticeDoctorEmergency Room Doctor (ER Doctor)Job Opportunities for Internists

In the United States, there were 49,800 jobs for Internists in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 14.5%, which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 7,200 new jobs for Internists by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 2,100 job openings in this field each year.The states with the most job growth for Internists are

Arizona, Oregon, and Maryland . Watch out if you plan on working in

Vermont, Rhode Island, or North Dakota . These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.The typical yearly salary for Internists is somewhere between $57,420 and $208,000.Internists who work in

Alabama, Alaska, or Arizona

make the highest salaries.What Tools & Technology do Internists Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Internists:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeEmail softwareMEDITECH softwareScheduling softwareEpic SystemsBilling softwareGE Healthcare Centricity EMRPractice management software PMSeClinicalWorksAllscripts Professional EHRe-MDs softwareSOAPware EMRChartWare EMRMedical reference softwareHow to Become an Internist

Learn what Internist education requirements there are.

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