An internist, depending on specialty, may perform any number of particular duties in a given day. Physicians in general work long and irregular hours, up to sixty hours per week. However, internists use a variety of treatments and diagnostic techniques to treat patients with medication or hospitalization.

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Internist Salary

Overall, Internist salaries are based on years of experience, type of specialty, location, the type of facility.

According to Salary.com, the current median expected salary for a typical Internal Medicine Physician in the United States is $149,485; however, salary range varies greatly depending on specialty. For example, cardiologists earn an average annual salary of $275,645, and hematologists earn an average annual salary of $235,929.

The Allied Physicians salary survey revealed a difference in salary for doctors of internal medicine by years of experience as follows:

1-2 Years - $154,000
3 or More - $176,000
Maximum - $238,000

Internist Job Outlook

According to the US Department of Labor, job opportunities for physicians should be very good, especially in rural and low-income areas.

The BLS reports that the number of employment opportunities is expected to grow faster than average between now and 2014. The expanding healthcare industry is also demanding specialists in internal medicine.

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