Family Medicine in Private Practice
Work-life balance reality from 35 Family Medicine physicians working in Private Practice settings.
3.7/5
Satisfaction
69%
Would Choose Again
$378k
Avg Comp
47
Avg Hours/Week
Real Experiences from Private Practice Family Medicine Physicians
“Not bad honestly ”
Anchorage, Alaska2 years60 hrs/wk$650k
“This is a unique setting in a private practice but also with an academic appointment and doing both inpatient and outpatient. Call for 1 week about every 7 weeks ”
Front Royal, Virginia3 years55 hrs/wk$410k
“4 shifts weekly of 9.5 clinical hours, evening/weekend call every 6 weeks requiring minimal effort, ”
Mesa, Arizona6 years40 hrs/wk$274k
“Bankers hours, but to achieve higher income need to move to concierge direct primary care and be available/responsive after hours. ”
Reno, Nevada25 years40 hrs/wk$650k
“I see 16-18 patients daily and work 5 days a week. ”
San Diego, California4 years43 hrs/wk$280k
“I’m scheduled for 40-hour work weeks, but I can work additional hours if I choose—think of it as an Uber model for physicians. The schedule is highly flexible, and I can work remotely from any state where I’m licensed which is around 29 states. ”
Columbus, Ohio8 years38 hrs/wk$610k
How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings
| Practice Setting | Physicians | Satisfaction | Avg Hours | Avg Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Employed | 38 | 3.7/5 | 44 | $326k |
| Private Practice | 35 | 3.7/5 | 47 | $378k |
| Academic | 29 | 3.6/5 | 42 | $243k |
| Hospital-employed | 21 | 3.7/5 | 45 | $325k |
| Community | 9 | 3.4/5 | 56 | $73k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a Family Medicine physician in Private Practice?
Based on 35 responses, Family Medicine physicians in Private Practice report 3.7/5 satisfaction, working an average of 47 hours per week, earning an average of $377,921.69% would choose this path again.
How does Private Practice compare to other practice settings for Family Medicine?
Private Practice ranks among the 2 most common settings for Family Medicine. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.
Quick Stats
Satisfaction:3.7/5
Would Choose Again:69%
Avg Comp:$378k
Avg Hours:47