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Family Medicine Physicians - 29-1215.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Board Certified Family Physician
Family Medicine Physician
Family Physician
Family Practice Medical Doctor (FP MD)
Family Practice Physician (FP Physician)

Family Practitioner
Medical Doctor (MD)
Medical Staff Physician
Physician
Primary Care Physician

SOC Occupation Groups

29-0000	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1000	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
29-1210	Physicians
29-1215.00	Family Medicine Physicians

Related Occupations

29-1071.00	Physician Assistants Bright Outlook
29-1141.02	Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
29-1212.00	Cardiologists
29-1214.00	Emergency Medicine Physicians
29-1216.00	General Internal Medicine Physicians
29-1218.00	Obstetricians and Gynecologists
29-1221.00	Pediatricians, General
29-1223.00	Psychiatrists
29-1229.02	Hospitalists
29-1243.00	Pediatric Surgeons

Tasks

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.
Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
Prepare government or organizational reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.

Detailed Work Activities

Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Design public or employee health programs.
Direct healthcare delivery programs.
Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
Immunize patients.
Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
Prepare official health documents or records.
Prescribe medications.
Prescribe treatments or therapies.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Record patient medical histories.
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Train medical providers.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwife (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Family Nurse Practitioner (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medicine (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist, Helicopter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist, Space Medical Operations Experienced (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Allergist and Immunologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Allergist, Clinical Immunologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Anesthesiologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Anesthesiologist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Anesthesiologist, Cardiothoracic (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Anesthesiologist, Pain Management (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Cardiologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Certified Nurse Midwife (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Chief of Medical Staff (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Child Neurologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Clinical Nurse (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Clinical Nurse, Critical Care (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Clinical Nurse, Emergency/Trauma (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Clinical Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Clinical Nurse, Obstetrical (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Clinical Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Clinical Nurse, Staff Development (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Clinical Pharmacologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Colon Rectal Surgeon (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Critical Care Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Critical Care Medicine (CCM) Anesthesiologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Critical Care Medicine Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Critical Care Medicine Physician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Critical Care Medicine Physician, Anesthesia (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Critical Care Medicine Physician, Emergency Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Critical Care Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Critical Care Medicine Physician, Neurology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Critical Care Medicine Physician, Pediatrics (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Critical Care Medicine Physician, Surgery (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dermatologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dermatologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Dermatologist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Dermatologist, Dermatologic Surgery (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dermatologist, Dermatopathology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dermatologist, Pediatric Dermatology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Diagnostic Radiologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Emergency Medical Specialist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Emergency Medicine Physician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Emergency Medicine Physician, Emergency Medicine Services Physician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Emergency Medicine Physician, Emergency Medicine Specialist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Emergency Physician (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Endocrinologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Medicine (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Medicine, General (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Medicine, Subspecialty (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Nurse Practitioner (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Physician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Physician (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Physician (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
Family Physician (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Physician, Obstetrics (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Physician, Obstetrics (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Physician, Pain Management (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Physician, Pain Management (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Physician, Sports Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Physician, Sports Medicine (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Family Practice Specialist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Field Surgeon (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Flight Surgeon (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Gastroenterologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medical Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medicine (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medicine Officer (GMO) Flight Surgeon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medicine Officer (GMO) Flight Surgeon, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medicine Officer (GMO) Flight Surgeon, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medicine Officer (GMO) Flight Surgeon, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medicine Officer (GMO) Flight Surgeon, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medicine Officer (GMO) Flight Surgeon, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medicine Officer (GMO) Flight Surgeon, Helicopter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medicine Officer (GMO) Flight Surgeon, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medicine Officer (GMO) Flight Surgeon, Space Medical Operations Experienced (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medicine Officer (GMO) Flight Surgeon, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medicine Officer (GMO) Flight Surgeon, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medicine Officer (GMO) Flight Surgeon, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Practice Medical Officer (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
General Practice Medical Officer (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
General Practice Physician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Practice Physician (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Surgeon (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
General Surgeon (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician, Endocrinology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician, Maternal-Fetal Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician, Minimally-Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician, Oncology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician, Urogynecology/Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Infectious Disease Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Internist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Internist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Internist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Internist, Hematology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Medical Corps Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Medical Geneticist and Genomicist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Medical Oncologist/Hematologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Medical Service Corps Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Medical Specialist Corps Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Nephrologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Neurologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Neurologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Neurologist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Neurologist, Pain Management (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Neurologist, Sleep Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Neurosurgeon (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Neurosurgeon (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Nuclear Medicine Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Nuclear Medicine Physician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Nuclear Medicine Specialist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Nurse Corps Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Obstetrician and Gynecologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Obstetrician-Gynecologist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nurse (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Occupational Medicine Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Occupational Medicine Physician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Operational Medicine (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Ophthalmologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Ophthalmologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Ophthalmologist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)

Ophthalmologist, Cornea/External Disease (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Ophthalmologist, Neuro-Ophthalmology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Ophthalmologist, Oculoplastics (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Ophthalmologist, Pathology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Ophthalmologist, Strabismus/Pediatrics (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Ophthalmologist, Vitreous/Retina (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthopedic Surgeon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthopedic Surgeon (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthopedic Surgeon, Hand Surgery (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthopedic Surgeon, Oncology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthopedic Surgeon, Pediatrics (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthopedic Surgeon, Replacement Arthroplasty (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine Surgery (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthopedic Surgeon, Traumatology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Otolaryngologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Otolaryngologist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon, Facial Plastic Surgery (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon, Laryngology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon, Otology/Neurotology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon, Pediatric Otolaryngology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon, Rhinology and Cranial Base Surgery (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon, Sleep Surgeon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatric Sub-Specialist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician, Adolescent Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician, Cardiology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician, Child Abuse (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician, Developmental Pediatrics (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician, Endocrinology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician, Gastroenterology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician, Hematology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician, Infectious Diseases (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician, Neonatology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician, Nephrology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician, Neurology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician, Pulmonology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatrician, Sleep Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Peripheral Vascular Surgeon (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Physiatrist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Physical Medicine Physician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physician Assistant (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physician Assistant (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Physician Assistant (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
Physician Assistant, Aeromedical (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physician Assistant, General Surgery (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physician Assistant, Otoloyngology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physician Assistant, Psychiatry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physician's Assistant (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Pilot-Physician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pilot-Physician, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pilot-Physician, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pilot-Physician, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pilot-Physician, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pilot-Physician, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pilot-Physician, Helicopter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pilot-Physician, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pilot-Physician, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pilot-Physician, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pilot-Physician, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Plastic Surgeon (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Podiatric Surgeon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Podiatrist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Podiatry (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Preventive Medicine Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Preventive Medicine Physician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Psychiatrist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Psychiatrist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Psychiatrist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Psychiatrist, Addictions Psychiatry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Psychiatrist, Child Psychiatry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Psychiatrist, Forensic Psychiatry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Psychiatrist, Psychosomatic Psychiatry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Psychiatrist, Sleep Pathology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pulmonary Disease/Critical Care Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiation Oncologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiation Oncologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiologist (Diagnostic) (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiologist (Therapeutic) (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiologist, Body Imaging (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiologist, Cardiothoracic Imaging (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiologist, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiologist, Musculoskeletal (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiologist, Neuroradiology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiologist, Nuclear Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiologist, Pediatric (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiologist, Special Procedures (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Radiologist, Women’s Imaging (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, Board eligible in emergency medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, Board eligible in family medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, Board eligible in internal medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, Board eligible in pediatric medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, Helicopter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, RPA (if Prefix P) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, Space Medical Operations Experienced (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Rheumatologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Surgeon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Surgeon, Cardiac (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Surgeon, Colon and Rectal (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Surgeon, Neurological (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Surgeon, Oncology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Surgeon, Pediatric (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Surgeon, Peripheral Vascular (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Surgeon, Plastic (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Surgeon, Thoracic (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Surgeon, Trauma/Critical Care (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Thoracic Surgeon (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Undersea Medical Officer (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Urologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Urologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Urologist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Urologist, Endourology/Robotics (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Urologist, Female Urology/Reconstruction (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Urologist, Oncology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Urologist, Pediatrics (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Family Practitioner
General Practitioner
Physician, Occupational

Police Surgeon
Public Health Physician