Physician job description.
A Physician examines, diagnoses, and treats patients, developing and managing treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions. They order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications and therapies, coordinate with specialists and other providers, and maintain accurate medical records in line with clinical and regulatory standards.
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Role: Physician Reports to: Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer
A Physician examines, diagnoses, and treats patients, developing and managing treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions. They order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications and therapies, coordinate with specialists and other providers, and maintain accurate medical records in line with clinical and regulatory standards.
- Examine patients and take detailed medical histories
- Diagnose illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures
What's inside the document.
One-paragraph plain-English explanation of the role's outcome and scope.
8 responsibilities phrased the way the work is actually done.
4 qualifications a candidate must have to perform on day 30.
2 qualifications that would make a candidate excellent in year two.
5 skill chips you can copy directly into your ATS.
Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer
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- Word document (.docx) — fully editable
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- 12 months of updates to this document
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The work, not the title.
- Examine patients and take detailed medical histories
- Diagnose illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures
- Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe medications, therapies, and referrals as appropriate
- Coordinate care with specialists, nurses, and allied health staff
- Document patient encounters accurately in the medical record
- Stay current with clinical guidelines and continuing medical education
Required — and what would make a candidate excellent.
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
- Completion of residency in the relevant specialty
- Current licensure/board certification as required by state and employer
- Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
- Board certification in a relevant subspecialty
- Experience in the specific care setting, such as outpatient, hospital, or urgent care
Eight steps from download to publish.
- 01Open the Physician job description in Word or your one-click Google Docs copy.
- 02Replace placeholders for company name, reporting line, and location with your specifics.
- 03Tighten the summary to one paragraph that names the team's outcome, not just the role.
- 04Edit the responsibilities to match the actual scope of the seat — aim for 6 to 8 items, not 12.
- 05Separate required qualifications from preferred. Required is what a candidate must have to do the work on day 30; preferred is what would make them excellent in year two.
- 06Add salary range guidance using BLS, Payscale, or your own band data — do not copy generic figures.
- 07Have the hiring manager and one peer read it. Cut anything that wouldn't survive a candidate question.
- 08Publish to your ATS, intranet, and external careers page.
The right document at the right moment.
Use this Physician job description any time you are opening or reopening a seat at this level. The senior band sets the calibration — copy the document, tighten it to your specific scope, and circulate to the hiring panel before the first interview.
The reporting line (Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer) and skills list are starting points. Override either if your org structure or stack differs from the norm — the template is a draft, not a contract.
Honest answers before you download.
- What licensure is required for this role?
- Requirements vary by state and specialty, but all physicians must hold current state medical licensure and, where applicable, board certification in their specialty.
- Should the posting specify a specialty?
- Yes, specifying the practice area, such as family medicine, internal medicine, or a specific specialty, helps attract candidates with the right training and licensure.
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This Physician job description is a professionally drafted starting point for your hiring process and is not legal advice. Hiring practice varies by jurisdiction (e.g. pay-transparency laws differ across US states and AU jurisdictions). Adapt this document for your specific location and have employment counsel review any clauses you add before publishing. Salary varies by region, employer type, and experience. Reference BLS or current industry surveys for ranges. Full disclaimer.