Internist Job Description

Internist Job Description Template

We are looking for a compassionate Internist to provide long-term, comprehensive care to our patients and manage both common and complex diseases. You should be able to effectively diagnose patients and suggest a successful course of treatment.

To be successful as an Internist you must be able to prescribe and administer medications, immunizations, and other non-surgical treatments. You should also be able to develop long-lasting, rewarding relationships with your patients.

Internist Responsibilities:

• Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
• Diagnosing and treating acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes.
• Prescribing or administering medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Monitoring patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluating treatments, as necessary.
• Providing health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Immunizing patients against preventable diseases.
• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
• Referring patients to other medical specialists, when necessary.
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
• Preparing official health documents or records, when necessary.
• Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications, methods of treatment, or procedures to prevent or control illness, disease, or injury.

Internist Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.
• Doctor of medicine (MD) degree or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) degree.
• 3 to 7 years’ internship and clinical residency training, specializing in internal medicine.
• Successful completion of the Internal Medicine Certification Examination.
• Certification by The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in internal medicine.
• Valid and active medical license in the state you wish to practice.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.
• Flexible working hours.