Internist Jobs in San Luis Obispo, CA

An Internist is a specialist in internal medicine, a discipline focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists can act as a primary care physician, but they are not general practitioners; their expertise lies in dealing with complex illnesses and chronic conditions. They also often consult with other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems. Internists often have patients who are seriously ill or have complex illnesses, hence they play a crucial role in the medical field.

Regarding important skills and certifications, Internists need to have completed medical school and a residency program in internal medicine, which usually lasts around three years. They should be adept at problem-solving, have a strong knowledge base of disease pathology, be skilled at medical procedures, and have strong interpersonal skills. They need to be certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Prior to becoming an Internist, a person might have roles such as a Medical Officer, General Practitioner, or Medical Intern during their residency training.

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Primary Care (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) Physician - Atascadero, CA

  • Atascadero, CA (14 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atascadero, CA (14 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Adventist Health Twin Cities is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician for our ambulatory practice in Atascadero, CA just outside of Paso Robles on the Central Coast of California....

Physician / Internal Medicine / California / Permanent / Internal Medicine Physician - Central Coast. Job in San Luis Obispo Gr8Jobs

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 6 days ago

Join a growing primary care network in beautiful coastal central California....

Internal Medicine Physician. Job in Oceano Gr8Jobs

  • Oceano, CA (10 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oceano, CA (10 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Internal Medicine Locum Tenens in California High Pay & Flexibility! Looking for flexibility, top pay, and new experiences?...

Internal Medicine Physician. Job in Atascadero Gr8Jobs

  • Atascadero, CA (14 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Atascadero, CA (14 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Adventist Health Twin Cities is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician for our ambulatory practice in Atascadero, CA just outside of Paso Robles. 100% outpatient Clinic call coverage...

Internal Medicine Physician. Job in Arroyo Grande Gr8Jobs

  • Arroyo Grande, CA (15 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Arroyo Grande, CA (15 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking a General Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician for our ambulatory practice in Arroyo Grande, CA near San Luis Obispo. 100% outpatient Clinic call coverage...

Demographic Data for San Luis Obispo, CA

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Salary for Internist Jobs in San Luis Obispo, CA

This is the average annual salary for Internist jobs in San Luis Obispo, CA as reported by the BLS.

$275,110

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Internist positions.

Highest Education Level

Internists in San Luis Obispo, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
59.9%
Master's Degree
20.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.2%
Associate's Degree
1.4%
High School or GED
1.1%
Some College
0.1%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Internists in San Luis Obispo, CA
4-6 years
33.2%
2-4 years
21.2%
1-2 years
13.6%
None
11.0%
8-10 years
9.4%
Less than 1 year
9.4%
6-8 years
2.3%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Internist position

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