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Family Medicine Physicians

SOC 29-1215.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers the full scope of family medicine physician practice, from supervised residency training through executive clinical leadership, across outpatient primary care, community health, and health system contexts.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Patient medical histories — collect and document under attending physician supervision in an outpatient family medicine clinic.
  2. Diagnostic test orders — initiate and record under direct supervision, following established clinical protocols in a residency training environment.
  3. Physical examination findings — perform and transcribe into electronic health records with guidance from supervising physicians on a general practice rotation.
  4. Prescribed treatment plans — administer basic medications and therapies under close oversight in accordance with attending-approved care protocols.
  5. Laboratory and imaging results — review and interpret with supervisor guidance to support preliminary diagnoses in a clinical training setting.
  6. Patient-facing explanations — deliver scripted procedural information and test result summaries under attending physician review in a supervised clinic.
  7. Preventive health counseling — provide basic dietary and hygiene guidance to patients using approved educational materials under direct supervision.
  8. Specialist referral criteria — recognize and flag patients requiring specialist care, preparing referral documentation with supervisor approval.
  9. Clinical documentation standards — apply EHR entry protocols and billing-relevant coding with oversight in a residency or early-career practice environment.
  10. Medical literature — read and summarize peer-reviewed sources to support evidence-based care decisions under the direction of supervising clinicians.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Treatment and medication regimens — prescribe and adjust with reduced oversight for common acute and chronic conditions in an established family medicine practice.
  2. Diagnostic workups — order, perform, and interpret a full range of office-based tests independently for routine and moderately complex patient presentations.
  3. Longitudinal patient records — maintain accurate, complete medical histories and progress notes in an EHR system across a growing panel of patients.
  4. Care plan monitoring — reevaluate treatment effectiveness at follow-up visits and modify protocols for stable chronic disease patients with minimal consultation.
  5. Patient communication — explain diagnoses, test results, and treatment options clearly and empathetically in a community-based primary care setting.
  6. Preventive medicine counseling — advise patients on disease prevention, activity, and lifestyle modification using evidence-based guidelines in routine wellness visits.
  7. Clinical team coordination — direct daily tasks of nurses, medical assistants, and students to maintain patient flow and care quality in a busy outpatient clinic.
  8. Specialist referral decisions — evaluate complex or ambiguous presentations and initiate timely, well-documented referrals to appropriate specialists.
  9. Differential diagnosis reasoning — apply inductive and deductive reasoning to distinguish among multiple diagnoses in patients with overlapping symptom profiles.
  10. Time management under volume — prioritize competing patient care demands and administrative responsibilities efficiently within a high-volume practice schedule.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex multi-morbidity management — develop and oversee individualized, integrated care plans for patients with multiple chronic conditions across the full scope of family medicine.
  2. Advanced diagnostic interpretation — analyze nuanced laboratory panels, imaging reports, and clinical data autonomously to diagnose rare or atypical presentations.
  3. Non-routine treatment decisions — prescribe specialized therapies and manage complex pharmacological regimens for patients where standard protocols are insufficient.
  4. Patient safety and risk assessment — apply refined clinical judgment to identify high-risk patients, intervene proactively, and prevent adverse outcomes in a busy practice.
  5. Health behavior counseling — deliver sophisticated, individualized counseling on chronic disease prevention, mental health, and social determinants in a community health context.
  6. Interprofessional care coordination — direct and align contributions from nurses, therapists, specialists, and behavioral health providers to execute cohesive patient-centered care plans.
  7. Population health monitoring — track panel-level health metrics and systematically reevaluate care protocols to improve outcomes across an assigned patient population.
  8. Clinical documentation excellence — produce comprehensive, legally defensible, and coding-accurate EHR records that support continuity of care and quality reporting requirements.
  9. Medical knowledge application — integrate current biomedical science, pharmacology, and clinical guidelines autonomously to resolve complex, ambiguous clinical problems.
  10. Patient advocacy and referral stewardship — negotiate appropriate specialist access, coordinate transitions of care, and ensure follow-through on referrals for high-complexity patients.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Practice-wide clinical standards — establish and continuously refine evidence-based protocols, clinical pathways, and quality benchmarks across an entire family medicine organization.
  2. Physician and trainee development — design and lead mentorship programs, clinical education curricula, and competency assessments for residents, students, and junior physicians.
  3. Organizational care quality leadership — direct systematic quality improvement initiatives, analyze population health data, and drive measurable reductions in preventable morbidity.
  4. Strategic workforce coordination — oversee recruitment, credentialing, and role optimization for multidisciplinary clinical teams to align staffing with patient care demand.
  5. Health policy and community advocacy — represent the organization in health policy forums, community health coalitions, and public health initiatives at a regional or national level.
  6. Institutional diagnostic and treatment strategy — set organizational direction for diagnostic technology adoption, formulary management, and treatment innovation in primary care.
  7. Cross-system referral networks — build and govern formal partnerships with specialist groups, hospital systems, and behavioral health organizations to ensure seamless patient transitions.
  8. Research and scholarly leadership — lead or sponsor clinical research, quality scholarship, and evidence dissemination that advances family medicine practice standards.
  9. Patient experience and equity strategy — design practice-wide initiatives to eliminate health disparities, improve patient communication, and embed culturally competent care delivery.
  10. Executive team and board advisory — inform strategic decisions of hospital boards, health system executives, and public health agencies using authoritative clinical and operational expertise.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted documentation drafting — uses an LLM to generate first-draft clinical notes and patient history summaries from dictated inputs, then reviews and corrects the output before signing Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Basic literature lookup delegation — submits a clinical question to an AI tool to surface relevant treatment guidelines or drug information, then cross-checks the result against established references before acting Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Differential diagnosis scaffolding — enters presenting symptoms, vital signs, and relevant history into an AI assistant to generate a ranked differential, then applies clinical judgment to accept, reorder, or discard each suggestion Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Test-result interpretation support — routes structured lab or imaging reports to an AI tool for preliminary pattern flagging, then evaluates the output against the full patient context before forming a clinical conclusion Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Patient communication drafting — delegates the initial drafting of after-visit summaries and patient education materials to an AI assistant, then edits for accuracy, reading level, and individual patient circumstances Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. High-volume chart review acceleration — directs an AI tool to batch-process longitudinal patient records for trends in chronic disease markers, then uses the synthesized output to guide treatment plan adjustments, saving substantial review time Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Prescription and protocol verification — cross-checks proposed medication regimens and dosing against an AI tool's pharmacological knowledge base, retaining full prescriptive authority and accountability for the final order Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Structured handoff to AI for administrative tasks — assigns coding, prior-authorization justification text, and referral letter drafting to an AI assistant, freeing clinical attention for direct patient care where human judgment is irreplaceable Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Monitoring-protocol design with AI support — uses an AI tool to model follow-up schedules and flag patients at risk of condition deterioration based on structured registry data, then confirms and communicates the monitoring plan personally Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI workflow governance — establishes practice-level policies governing which clinical subtasks are eligible for AI delegation, which require mandatory physician review, and how outputs are audited for accuracy and bias, informed by an understanding of automation feasibility limits Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Critical evaluation of AI diagnostic outputs — benchmarks AI-generated differential diagnoses and risk scores against case outcomes over time, identifying systematic errors and adjusting the team's reliance on specific AI tools accordingly Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Mentoring AI-integrated clinical reasoning — trains residents and clinical staff to treat AI-generated suggestions as structured second opinions rather than authoritative verdicts, embedding critical appraisal habits into the supervised practice environment WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Complex case orchestration with AI in the loop — coordinates multi-specialist consultations by using AI tools to synthesize conflicting specialist inputs and surface evidence-based reconciliation options, while retaining decision authority for the final integrated care plan Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 499
Augment share: 49.9%
Time saved: 76.1%
AI autonomy: 3.32
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Critical Thinking
Score: 57.9 / 100
precision: category_estimate
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication15 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient history collection — gathers basic medical history using structured intake questions during initial patient encounters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Test result delivery — explains routine laboratory or imaging results to patients using plain language, avoiding excessive medical jargon Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Clinical documentation — records patient visit notes in the electronic health record with basic accuracy and completeness O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Diagnosis disclosure — communicates new diagnoses to patients with clarity, addressing likely questions and emotional reactions during office visits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Preventive counseling — advises patients on diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention using motivational communication techniques Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdisciplinary handoff — conveys patient status and care plans to nurses, specialists, and therapists through verbal and written summaries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Referral communication — composes specialist referral letters that accurately summarize patient history, clinical findings, and reason for referral O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Health literacy adaptation — tailors explanations of treatment plans and diagnostic findings to match each patient's literacy level, cultural background, and emotional state Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Difficult conversation facilitation — delivers sensitive disclosures such as chronic illness diagnoses or end-of-life considerations with structured empathy and clinical precision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Community health education — presents evidence-based guidance on disease prevention and wellness to diverse community audiences in accessible formats O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Multi-disciplinary coordination — leads care conferences with nursing, therapy, and specialist teams to align on complex patient management plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic communication modeling — establishes communication standards and templates for patient-facing documentation and team handoffs across a practice or health system Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient advocacy communication — authors letters, reports, or testimony on behalf of patients navigating insurance, legal, or social service systems with authoritative clinical grounding O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Trainee communication coaching — mentors medical students and residents on active listening, patient interviewing, and documentation skills through observed practice and structured feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-sector health messaging — develops public health communications or community outreach materials that translate complex clinical evidence into actionable guidance for lay audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Care team participation — contributes to team-based care decisions by sharing patient observations and following established clinical protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Task delegation initiation — assigns basic nursing or administrative tasks with clear instructions while maintaining oversight of patient care outcomes O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Care team direction — directs day-to-day activities of nurses, medical assistants, and students within the clinic setting to ensure coordinated patient care delivery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Clinical decision ownership — takes responsibility for diagnostic and treatment decisions, following up on outcomes and adjusting plans without requiring supervisory prompting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Practice workflow leadership — identifies inefficiencies in patient flow, documentation, or team coordination and implements process improvements within the practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Specialist coordination — leads referral and co-management relationships with specialists, maintaining primary accountability for the patient's overall care trajectory O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Student and resident supervision — oversees clinical training of medical learners, providing structured feedback and modeling evidence-based decision-making in real patient encounters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Practice-level strategic leadership — shapes clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and staff development programs across an entire family medicine practice or department Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Community health leadership — leads population health initiatives or public health partnerships that extend the practice's impact beyond individual patient encounters O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Physician mentorship — guides early-career physicians through complex clinical and professional challenges, fostering independent leadership capability in the next generation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Health system advocacy — represents family medicine perspectives in institutional governance, policy committees, or professional organizations to influence care delivery standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition10 statements
Emerging
  1. Clinical knowledge gap recognition — identifies areas of uncertainty in diagnosis or treatment during patient encounters and seeks reference resources or supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Self-assessment initiation — reflects on patient outcomes after encounters to identify where clinical reasoning or communication could have been more effective Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Diagnostic reasoning monitoring — tracks personal patterns in differential diagnosis formation, recognizing tendencies toward anchoring or premature closure in clinical workup Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuing education planning — selects targeted CME activities and learning resources aligned with identified gaps in clinical knowledge or procedural skill Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Evidence integration self-regulation — evaluates the currency and quality of personal clinical knowledge against emerging literature and adjusts practice protocols accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive load management — monitors personal cognitive fatigue during high-volume or high-complexity clinic days and deploys structured checklists or peer consultation to compensate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Bias recognition in clinical judgment — identifies when heuristics, patient demographics, or emotional factors may be influencing diagnostic conclusions and applies deliberate corrective reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive curriculum design — develops reflective practice frameworks or case-based learning experiences for residents and students that build self-monitoring skills in clinical reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Practice-wide learning culture — establishes systematic case review and peer feedback processes that institutionalize metacognitive habits across the entire care team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Personal mastery modeling — demonstrates transparent self-correction and knowledge-seeking in front of trainees and colleagues, normalizing intellectual humility in medical practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Differential diagnosis formation — generates a basic list of diagnostic possibilities for common presenting complaints using standard clinical reasoning frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Test interpretation — reads and interprets routine laboratory values and vital signs against established reference ranges to inform initial clinical decisions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Complex differential analysis — evaluates multiple competing diagnoses for atypical or multi-symptom presentations by weighing pre-test probability, clinical findings, and diagnostic test results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Treatment evidence appraisal — assesses published clinical guidelines and research literature to determine applicability of recommended treatments to individual patient circumstances Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Medication risk-benefit reasoning — evaluates contraindications, drug interactions, and patient-specific risk factors before prescribing or adjusting pharmacological therapies O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Diagnostic uncertainty navigation — maintains structured clinical reasoning under ambiguity, ordering targeted confirmatory tests while initiating empiric treatment when patient safety demands timely action Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient record synthesis — integrates longitudinal medical history, current examination findings, specialist reports, and diagnostic results into a unified clinical picture that drives care planning O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Referral decision analysis — determines the appropriate threshold for specialist referral by evaluating diagnostic complexity, resource availability, and patient preference against clinical urgency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Clinical reasoning mentorship — teaches residents and students to deconstruct diagnostic errors and apply Bayesian reasoning to real patient cases, elevating team-wide critical thinking standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Protocol development — leads evidence appraisal processes that result in updated clinical pathways or standing orders for the practice, grounded in critical synthesis of current research Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Systems-level diagnostic improvement — identifies recurring diagnostic gaps or errors across the patient panel and implements structured quality improvement interventions to address root causes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration10 statements
Emerging
  1. Care team integration — participates constructively in team huddles and handoffs, sharing patient information and receiving input from nurses and support staff Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Specialist liaison initiation — contacts specialists with complete referral information and responds promptly to consultation recommendations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interdisciplinary care planning — collaborates with behavioral health, social work, nutrition, and other allied health professionals to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient-centered shared decision-making — partners with patients and families in treatment planning by eliciting preferences, explaining options, and reaching mutually agreed-upon care goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Co-management coordination — maintains ongoing collaborative relationships with specialists during shared patient management, clearly delineating roles and ensuring no gaps in care responsibility Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community resource partnership — connects patients to social services, community health programs, and public health agencies through active referral relationships and follow-up verification O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Team conflict mediation — resolves professional disagreements within the care team through evidence-based discussion and mutual respect, prioritizing patient safety over positional interests Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Collaborative care model leadership — designs and implements integrated care models that formalize interdisciplinary team structures, role clarity, and shared accountability across a practice or health network Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-sector collaboration — builds partnerships with schools, employers, public health departments, and community organizations to address social determinants of health affecting the patient panel O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Collaborative quality improvement — leads multi-disciplinary teams through PDSA cycles or structured improvement projects targeting population health outcomes across the practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character11 statements
Emerging
  1. Confidentiality adherence — protects patient health information in all documentation, communication, and care settings in compliance with HIPAA and professional ethical standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Informed consent practice — obtains and documents patient consent for procedures and treatments by explaining risks, benefits, and alternatives before proceeding O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Professional boundary maintenance — sustains appropriate therapeutic relationships with patients and families, recognizing and managing boundary risks in longitudinal primary care relationships Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability in clinical error — acknowledges diagnostic or treatment errors transparently to patients and supervisors, initiating corrective action and completing required reporting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Equitable care delivery — provides consistent quality of care across patients regardless of socioeconomic status, cultural background, insurance coverage, or health literacy level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical dilemma navigation — works through conflicts involving patient autonomy, family wishes, resource constraints, or scope of treatment using established bioethical frameworks and institutional guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional integrity under pressure — maintains evidence-based clinical decisions when facing pressure from patients, families, administrators, or commercial interests to deviate from appropriate care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Collegial professionalism — models respectful, constructive professional conduct with all members of the care team, including in high-stress or high-conflict clinical situations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethics consultation leadership — guides care teams and institutions through complex ethical cases involving end-of-life decisions, capacity determinations, or resource allocation dilemmas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional standards advocacy — contributes to medical ethics committees, peer review bodies, or professional organizations that uphold standards of integrity in medical practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Culture of accountability cultivation — establishes practice norms and feedback mechanisms that make professional accountability a shared expectation across all clinical staff Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity10 statements
Emerging
  1. Alternative treatment exploration — considers multiple therapeutic options for common conditions when first-line treatments are contraindicated or ineffective for a specific patient Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient engagement innovation — experiments with new communication approaches or patient education materials to improve comprehension and adherence in challenging patient interactions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Individualized care plan design — constructs non-standard treatment plans that integrate pharmacological, behavioral, and lifestyle interventions tailored to the patient's unique circumstances and preferences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnostic creativity — pursues unconventional diagnostic pathways for atypical presentations that do not conform to textbook patterns, drawing on cross-domain clinical knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Practice innovation — develops novel scheduling, triage, or care coordination approaches that improve access, efficiency, or patient experience within the practice setting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Preventive program design — creates customized community or population-level wellness programs that address local health needs through inventive combinations of clinical and public health strategies O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Complex case problem-solving — synthesizes input from multiple specialists and evidence sources to devise original care strategies for patients with rare, multimorbid, or treatment-resistant conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Care model innovation — pioneers new models of primary care delivery, such as integrated behavioral health, group visits, or telehealth programs, that measurably improve outcomes for defined patient populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Clinical research contribution — designs or participates in practice-based research that generates new knowledge applicable to family medicine, contributing creative hypotheses and study designs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Educational innovation — develops creative clinical teaching methodologies, simulation scenarios, or assessment tools that advance medical education in primary care training programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset11 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — accepts corrective feedback from supervising physicians and senior colleagues on clinical decisions and documentation without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Clinical knowledge updating — reads assigned clinical guidelines and journal updates, applying new information to patient care decisions in supervised practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Challenging case engagement — voluntarily manages diagnostically complex or underserved patient populations as opportunities for clinical skill development rather than sources of avoidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Error-to-learning conversion — analyzes near-misses and clinical errors through formal or informal case review, extracting specific learning that modifies future practice behavior Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Skill expansion pursuit — proactively seeks training in new clinical procedures or care modalities such as joint injections, dermatologic procedures, or behavioral health integration O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. CME-driven practice change — completes continuing medical education in identified gap areas and implements measurable changes to clinical protocols or patient counseling approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer learning engagement — participates in journal clubs, morbidity and mortality conferences, and peer review processes as both a learner and a contributor to collective improvement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Resilience in clinical complexity — persists through diagnostically ambiguous or prognostically challenging patient cases, maintaining therapeutic optimism and iterative problem-solving Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture leadership — establishes formal structures such as case conferences, peer coaching, and quality reviews that normalize growth mindset behaviors across the entire practice team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Specialty boundary expansion — develops expertise in an emerging area of family medicine such as sports medicine, addiction treatment, or lifestyle medicine through sustained self-directed learning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Adaptive practice evolution — redesigns personal clinical practice in response to emerging evidence, technological change, or population health shifts, demonstrating sustained professional evolution over a career Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness11 statements
Emerging
  1. Present-moment patient focus — maintains full attentive presence during patient interviews, setting aside distractions to accurately capture presenting complaints and emotional cues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional state awareness — recognizes personal emotional reactions to difficult patient encounters and pauses before responding to maintain clinical objectivity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Attentional discipline in high-volume clinics — sustains focused clinical attention across a full schedule of diverse patient encounters without allowing cognitive fatigue to compromise care quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Compassion fatigue recognition — identifies early personal signs of burnout or empathy depletion and initiates self-care strategies to preserve therapeutic presence with patients Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Intentional communication pacing — regulates the pace and tone of patient consultations to ensure patients feel heard and understood rather than rushed, particularly during sensitive disclosures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Mindful diagnostic presence — slows clinical reasoning deliberately when sensing premature closure or anchoring bias, creating cognitive space for alternative diagnostic considerations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotion regulation under clinical pressure — maintains composure and clinical effectiveness during high-stakes encounters such as medical emergencies, patient hostility, or unexpected adverse outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Team interaction intentionality — approaches interactions with nursing, administrative, and specialist colleagues with deliberate respect and situational awareness, reducing reactive conflict Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindfulness practice integration — embeds structured mindfulness or reflective practices into clinical training programs or practice culture to support team wellbeing and patient safety Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Wellbeing mentorship — guides residents and early-career physicians in developing sustainable self-regulation practices that protect long-term professional effectiveness and personal health Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mindful systems awareness — maintains simultaneous awareness of individual patient needs, team dynamics, and practice-level pressures, using that integrative attention to make sound leadership decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude11 statements
Emerging
  1. Diagnostic ambiguity tolerance — manages the discomfort of clinical uncertainty during initial workup phases without defaulting to premature diagnosis or unnecessary testing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. High-stakes encounter persistence — remains engaged and thorough during emotionally or clinically challenging patient visits rather than truncating assessment to reduce discomfort Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Chronic complexity endurance — sustains consistent, high-quality care for patients with multiple chronic conditions across years of longitudinal management without diminished engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adverse outcome processing — recovers professionally and emotionally from patient deaths, diagnostic errors, or poor treatment outcomes and returns to full clinical effectiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Resource constraint navigation — maintains quality patient care standards when operating under significant time pressure, staffing shortages, or limited diagnostic resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained advocacy under resistance — persists in advocating for appropriate patient care when facing pushback from insurers, administrators, or reluctant patients, maintaining evidence-based positions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Pandemic and crisis practice continuity — maintains clinical effectiveness and patient access during public health crises, practice disruptions, or community disasters requiring rapid adaptation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Moral distress endurance — continues delivering ethical, patient-centered care when systemic constraints create conflict between ideal and achievable treatment, without abandoning professional integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Career-long resilience modeling — demonstrates sustained professional vitality and purposefulness across decades of practice, serving as a visible model of physician fortitude for trainees and peers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic barrier confrontation — leads initiatives to reform institutional policies or resource allocation systems that chronically undermine quality patient care, accepting professional risk in service of patient advocacy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis leadership under pressure — guides the care team through sustained periods of extreme clinical demand or community crisis, maintaining team morale and care quality through personal example of resilience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Board Certified Family Physician · DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician) · Doctor · Family Medicine PCP (Family Medicine Primary Care Physician) · Family Medicine Physician · Family Physician · Family Practice Medical Doctor (FP MD) · Family Practice Physician (FP Physician) · Family Practice Physician Traditional Practitioner · Family Practice Practitioner · Family Practitioner · General Physician
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingTime ManagementMonitoringActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingScienceSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationInstructingLearning StrategiesCoordinationPersuasionManagement of Personnel Resources
Knowledge domains
Medicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageTherapy and CounselingPsychologyBiologyCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsEducation and TrainingSociology and AnthropologyLaw and Government
Abilities
Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityNear VisionSpeech Recognition
Work styles
Attention to DetailDependabilityIntegrityCooperationEmpathyCautiousness
Technology
Medical softwareBilling and invoicing softwareElectronic mail softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareInternet browser software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  2. Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  3. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
  4. Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  5. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  6. Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  7. Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  8. Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
CIP education codes
51.120151.120261.010461.010561.010661.010761.011261.070161.0799

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