Family Medicine in Private Practice
Work-life balance reality from 34 Family Medicine physicians working in Private Practice settings.
3.6/5
Satisfaction
71%
Would Choose Again
$370k
Avg Comp
46
Avg Hours/Week
Real Experiences from Private Practice Family Medicine Physicians
“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 | 36 | 3.7/5 | 43 | $330k |
| Private Practice | 34 | 3.6/5 | 46 | $370k |
| Academic | 27 | 3.6/5 | 40 | $251k |
| Hospital-employed | 21 | 3.7/5 | 45 | $325k |
| Community | 5 | 3.4/5 | 54 | $80k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a Family Medicine physician in Private Practice?
Based on 34 responses, Family Medicine physicians in Private Practice report 3.6/5 satisfaction, working an average of 46 hours per week, earning an average of $369,919.71% 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:3.6/5
Would Choose Again:71%
Avg Comp:$370k
Avg Hours:46