Family Medicine in Private Practice
Work-life balance reality from 37 Family Medicine physicians working in Private Practice settings.
3.4/5
Satisfaction
69%
Would Choose Again
$366k
Avg Comp
46
Avg Hours/Week
Real Experiences from Private Practice Family Medicine Physicians
“4 shifts weekly of 9.5 clinical hours, evening/weekend call every 6 weeks requiring minimal effort, ”
Mesa, Arizona6 years40 hrs/wk$274k
“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
“I see 16-18 patients daily and work 5 days a week. ”
San Diego, California4 years43 hrs/wk$280k
“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
“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
“Not bad honestly ”
Anchorage, Alaska2 years60 hrs/wk$650k
How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings
| Practice Setting | Physicians | Satisfaction | Avg Hours | Avg Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | 40 | 3.4/5 | 44 | $216k |
| Hospital Employed | 38 | 3.7/5 | 44 | $326k |
| Private Practice | 37 | 3.4/5 | 46 | $366k |
| Community | 23 | 3.2/5 | 61 | $68k |
| Hospital-employed | 21 | 3.7/5 | 45 | $325k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a Family Medicine physician in Private Practice?
Based on 37 responses, Family Medicine physicians in Private Practice report 3.4/5 satisfaction, working an average of 46 hours per week, earning an average of $365,507.69% would choose this path again.
How does Private Practice compare to other practice settings for Family Medicine?
Private Practice ranks among the 3 most common settings for Family Medicine. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.
Quick Stats
Satisfaction:3.4/5
Would Choose Again:69%
Avg Comp:$366k
Avg Hours:46