General Internal Medicine Physicians
SOC Code: 29-1216 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for General Internal Medicine Physicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | $155,938 | $288,974 | $422,032 | $555,069 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $164,029 | $293,301 | $422,552 | $551,824 |
| Morristown, TN | $167,690 | $292,053 | $416,437 | $540,800 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $152,880 | $277,888 | $402,896 | $527,904 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $170,248 | $269,194 | $368,160 | $467,106 |
| Dubuque, IA | $186,035 | $278,221 | $370,427 | $462,613 |
| Springfield, IL | $183,498 | $275,621 | $367,765 | $459,888 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $170,290 | $266,739 | $363,210 | $459,659 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $165,651 | $257,920 | $350,210 | $442,478 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $168,646 | $259,834 | $351,021 | $442,208 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC Medical Education | 122 | $69,261 |
| Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, Inc. | 50 | $248,540 |
| The University of Iowa | 42 | $272,832 |
| National Hospitalist Services, PC | 40 | $213,004 |
| West Virginia University Medical Corporation | 34 | $252,482 |
| Fayette Physician Network, Inc. | 33 | $352,072 |
| Rochester General Hospital | 33 | $88,314 |
| Geisinger Clinic | 33 | $244,829 |
| Dedicated Senior Medical Centers of Florida, LLC | 27 | $209,068 |
| The University of Kansas Physicians | 26 | $249,123 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 160 | $215,794 |
| 2023 | 555 | $951,240 |
| 2024 | 1,110 | $360,691 |
| 2025 | 1,272 | $648,817 |
| 2026 | 110 | $232,767 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Science | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.9 |
| Biology | 4.5 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4.4 |
| Psychology | 4.3 |
| Education and Training | 4.2 |
| English Language | 4.2 |
| Administration and Management | 3.9 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Other | 53.0% |
| Post-first professional | 47.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.
- Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.
- Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
- Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Epic Systems MEDITECH software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software eClinicalWorks EHR software Allscripts Professional EHR Billing software Brickell Research Brickell Medical Office ChartWare EMR Email software Epocrates GE Healthcare Centricity EMR Greenway Health PrimeSuite Med Math MedcomSoft Record
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