Internist Jobs in Melbourne, FL

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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Internal Medicine Physician

  • Cocoa Beach, FL (17 miles from Melbourne, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cocoa Beach, FL (17 miles from Melbourne, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Coastal Florida Primary Care Office Based Practice Located on the East Coast midway between Jacksonville and Miami Family-oriented, hometown feel community nestled along the Atlantic Ocean with 72 miles...

Physician / Internal Medicine / Florida / Permanent / Internal Medicine Physician Job near Palm Bay,

  • Palm Bay, FL (2 miles from Melbourne, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Palm Bay, FL (2 miles from Melbourne, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Coastal Florida - Internal Medicine. Large multi-specialty group seeking to replace a retiring physician. Walk in to a large established patient base....

BC/BE Internal Medicine Physician - Join a large multi-specialty group - Practice owned and managed by physicians in Brevard County - High-quality medical care for over 25 years - Outpatient Only -...

Demographic Data for Melbourne, FL

Moving to Melbourne, FL? Find some basic demographic data about Melbourne, FL below.


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Salary for Internist Jobs in Melbourne, FL

This is the average annual salary for Internist jobs in Melbourne, FL as reported by the BLS.

$332,520


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Internist positions.



Highest Education Level

Internists in Melbourne, FL 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 Melbourne, FL
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%