How to hire a residency in internal medicine

How to hire a residency in internal medicine, step by step

Here's a step-by-step residency in internal medicine hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a residency in internal medicine job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new residency in internal medicine
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the residency in internal medicine you need to hire. Certain residency in internal medicine roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A residency in internal medicine's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, residencies in internal medicine from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of residencies in internal medicine.

   Type of Residency In Internal Medicine	Description	Hourly rate
   Residency In Internal Medicine	Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show more	$40-154
   Endocrinologist	Endocrinologists specialize in the glands and the hormones our body makes. These doctors deal with the biochemical process, like how your body changes food into energy and how it grows... Show more	$66-188
   Internist	An internist is a physician of internal medicine whose primary duty is to diagnose and treat different illnesses and injuries. Their responsibilities revolve around conducting initial assessment and examination, reviewing medical records and histories, providing consultations, prescribing medicines, and coordinating with different health care workers to ensure optimal care and service to patients... Show more	$57-199

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Primary Care
   • Pediatrics
   • Gastroenterology
   • Geriatrics
   • Patient Care
   • Emergency Medicine
   • Critical Care
   • EMR
   • Nephrology
   • Surgery
   • Medical Education
   • Medical Care
   • Radiology

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Analyze and record vital signs for EHR.
   • Serve as PGY-1 to PGY-4 resident physician in obstetrics and gynecology.
   • Gain comprehensive skill sets in preventive medicine, pediatrics, sport medicine, gynecology, obstetrics, and geriatrics.
   • Experience with routine pregnancy care, high risk pregnancy, outpatient gynecology.
   • Cover ICU and step- down as well as emergencies on the floors throughout the hospital
   • Provide commentary on meniscal root repair rehabilitation protocol in monthly journal club.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the residency in internal medicine job description is a good way to get more applicants. A residency in internal medicine salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a residency in internal medicine in North Carolina may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level residency in internal medicine. Additionally, a residency in internal medicine with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average residency in internal medicine salary

   $165,294yearly

   $79.47 hourly rate

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   Entry-level residency in internal medicine salary

   $84,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average residency in internal medicine salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$149,236	$72
   2	New York	$148,273	$71
   3	Connecticut	$145,042	$70
   4	Oregon	$144,629	$70
   5	California	$138,977	$67
   6	New Jersey	$138,439	$67
   7	Pennsylvania	$129,920	$62
   8	Ohio	$125,806	$60
   9	Minnesota	$123,848	$60
   10	Arizona	$123,568	$59
   11	Virginia	$123,238	$59
   12	Florida	$117,927	$57
   13	Illinois	$114,532	$55
   14	Georgia	$114,205	$55
   15	South Dakota	$113,796	$55
   16	Alabama	$113,568	$55
   17	Michigan	$107,749	$52
   18	Missouri	$104,008	$50

   Average residency in internal medicine salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	North Mississippi Medical Clinics Inc	$252,301	$121.30
   2	Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System	$217,799	$104.71	26
   3	Kaiser Permanente	$217,798	$104.71	90
   4	CHRISTUS Health	$216,864	$104.26	187
   5	Billings Clinic	$211,676	$101.77	10
   6	The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania	$209,891	$100.91
   7	VHS Acquisition Subsidiary Number 1 Inc	$209,891	$100.91
   8	Catholic Health Initiatives - Colorado	$209,891	$100.91	153
   9	Partners Healthcare Solutions Inc	$209,891	$100.91
   10	Integrity Locums	$209,721	$100.83
   11	The Medicus Firm	$208,450	$100.22	5
   12	MercyOne	$208,341	$100.16	31
   13	Southern California Medical Center	$200,462	$96.38	197
   14	Delta Companies	$198,183	$95.28
   15	Connecticut Veterinary Center	$197,395	$94.90
   16	Texas Health Resources	$197,346	$94.88	47
   17	Conway Medical Center	$196,896	$94.66
   18	WESTERN RESERVE HEALTH EDUCATION INC	$195,153	$93.82
   19	Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall	$190,762	$91.71
   20	CVS Health	$190,601	$91.64	185

4. Writing a residency in internal medicine job description

   A residency in internal medicine job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a residency in internal medicine job description:

   Residency in internal medicine job description example

   Medical Assistants provide clinical support services to patients at a provider's office under the supervision and direction of a provider and/or licensed nurse. Patient care includes care to patients in following age group: pediatric (infant to 12 years), adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18 to 64 years) and geriatric (over 64 years).
   Job Description
   
   LOCATION : Lancaster, PA
   
   HOURS : Full Time (40 Hours per Week), Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 4:45 pm, one evening shift per week, No weekends or holidays
   
   SIGN ON BONUS! (external applicants only)
   
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
   • Prepares patient for visit by using appropriate rooming standards tool.
   • Administers injections, as prescribed by provider and in accordance with practice protocol. Provides gross observations to the provider or licensed nurse for interpretation as necessary.
   • Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by the provider and in accordance with federal and state regulations.
   • Prepares and assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as designated by the provider.
   • Performs Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine and strep tests.
   • Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary.
   • Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic correspondence in accordance with established triage protocols and relays information to the patient. Consults a provider or licensed nurse with questions or information that fall outside of the established protocols.
   • Authorizes prescription refills as directed by the provider.
   • Assists in test tracking and monitoring overdue results.
   • Assures exam rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after each patient visit. Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.
   • Assists with proactive outreach for patients requiring preventive and chronic disease services.
   • Performs care coordination activities among specialists and transitions of care to obtain all necessary patient information.
   • Assists in the coordination of referrals, education and community resources.
   • Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care.
   • Participates in daily huddles with the provider.
   • Serves as a patient experience advocate by being a positive influence at all times when interacting with patients, visitors, and colleagues. Communicates with all patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner while keeping customer service a top priority.
   • Handles all patient information in a confidential manner according to Lancaster General Health privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.
   
   For Regional Positions:
   • Travels regularly to various sites within the region to support operational needs as listed above.
   • Assists at new practices and sites by mentoring and leading other team members during the initial onboarding period.
   • Special projects as assigned.
   
   SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
   • Performs various front office responsibilities as necessary.
   • Other duties as assigned.
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   JOB REQUIREMENTS
   
   MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
   • High school diploma or general equivalent (GED) is required.
   • Completion of a Medical Assistant training program or Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT or NAHTR). If not certified upon hire, certification required within six (6) months of hire.
   • CPR Certification required.
   • For Regional Positions only - Valid driver's license is required.
   • A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.
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   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
   • One (1) to two (2) years of Medical Assistant experience in a primary or specialty care physician's office.
   
   Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.
   
   #LI-MD1
   
   Benefits At A Glance:
   
   PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:
   • 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
   • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
   • Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
   • Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
   • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
   • Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
   • Child Care Subsidies
   • Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes
   
   Disclaimer
   
   PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
   
   Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.
   
   Benefits At A Glance:
   
   PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:
   100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching Child Care Subsidies Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes
   
   Disclaimer
   
   PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
   
   Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.
   
   WBH Full Time Posted on 10/14/2022

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right residency in internal medicine for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your residency in internal medicine job on Zippia to find and recruit residency in internal medicine candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit residencies in internal medicine, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new residency in internal medicine

   Once you've decided on a perfect residency in internal medicine candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new residency in internal medicine first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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