General Practitioner Jobs in Rockford, IL

A General Practitioner (GP) is a vital professional in the Physician industry. They are usually the first point of contact for most patients seeking healthcare services and provide comprehensive, continued and community-based medical care to individuals. GPs diagnose and treat various health conditions, illnesses, and injuries, refer patients to specialists when needed, and perform minor surgeries. They also play a significant role in health education and disease prevention initiatives by advising patients on diet, exercise, and other healthy habits.

To become a General Practitioner, one needs to possess several important skills and certifications. They typically hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, followed by a residency in family medicine or general practice. They also need to be board-certified by bodies like the American Board of Family Medicine. Key skills include excellent patient communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and compassion. They must be well-versed in medical laws and ethics, and be adept at using various medical equipment and technology. Prior roles that a person may have before becoming a GP include being a Medical Intern, Resident Physician, and Associate Physician.

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Cardiology Noninvasive Physician. Job in Rockford Gr8Jobs

  • Rockford, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 1 day ago

Seeking two BE/BC Cardiology Hospitalists to provide care at a 350-bed tertiary care and Level 2 trauma center with a state-of-the-art dedicated Heart Hospital....

Primary Care Physician in Byron, Illinois

  • Byron, IL (14 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Byron, IL (14 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Overview JOB SPECIFICS Opportunity for an experienced Family Medicine, Med/Peds, or Internal Medicine physician to join our Medical Group expansion....

Hospitalist Physician. Job in Freeport Gr8Jobs

  • Freeport, IL (24 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Freeport, IL (24 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Join Our FHM Memorial Hospital Team as a Medical Director of Advisory Services - A Role Designed for You At FHN Memorial Hospital, we are dedicated to improving the care of our local community. If...

Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Will see ages 18+ Schedule: Tuesday-Tuesday 7 on/7 off 7p-7A Approx census 45 patients Approx 7 admission per night EMR used is Cerner...

Family Practice - Without OB Physician. Job in Machesney Park Gr8Jobs

  • Loves Park, IL (7 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Loves Park, IL (7 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Medicine, or both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Skills: Comfortable performing well-woman exams and prescribing birth control (a plus) Experience: Procedure experience (a plus)...

Part-Time Physician (Rockford)

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

Graduate Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Board Certification (Or board eligible) Active, non-probationary, unrestricted State License Active DEA license US work authorization Someone who embodies...

Primary Care Physician

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

Graduate Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Board Certification (Or board eligible) Active, non-probationary, unrestricted State License Active DEA license USA work authorization Someone who embodies...

Prompt Care Physician in Rockford, Illinois

  • Loves Park, IL (7 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Loves Park, IL (7 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Overview JOB SPECIFICS OSF Medical Group is seeking additional board-certified Family Medicine physicians to join our team and provide urgent care services in our beautiful state-of-the art facility...

Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine FM will see all ages/ IM Will see ages 18+ Schedule: full-time 40 hours Monday-Friday 8-5 100% outpatient Call schedule is discussed...

Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Will see ages 18+ Schedule: Tuesday-Tuesday 7 on/7 off 7p-7A Approx census 45 patients Approx 7 admission per night EMR used is Cerner...

Southern Wisconsin hospital is searching for another Family Medicine physician to join their team of four employed Primary Care physicians....

SCP Health - Hospitalist Midwest (MO,IL,IN) Travel TeamJob Description SCP Health Regional Travel Team Advance your clinical career by joining SCP Health's growing team of traveling Hospital Medicine...

Ob Hospitalist

  • Rockford, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 10 days ago

Excellent OB Hospitalist Opportunity a 50 mins from O'Hare Airport and 90 mins from Chicago- Salary Range: $150-$180 per hour Mercyhealth is seeking a full-time OB Hospitalist to join our esteemed team...

Physician / Family Practice / Wisconsin / Permanent / Family Medicine/Med-Ped Physician Needed in Wi. Job in Beloit Gr8Jobs

  • Beloit, WI (16 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Beloit, WI (16 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 11 days ago

You will enjoy working in south central Wisconsin. This city has a world-class riverfront with picturesque vistas and a stylish downtown. The city has a renowned college, beautiful family-friendly...

Surgery - Colo/Rectal Physician

  • Rockford, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 17 days ago

Colorectal Surgeon opening in Rockford, IL Full Time and Permanent Position Job Description : We are seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Colorectal Surgeon to join our expanding team in...

Demographic Data for Rockford, IL

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Rockford, IL

This is the average annual salary for General Practitioner jobs in Rockford, IL as reported by the BLS.

$242,150


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Rockford, IL offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
56.2%
Master's Degree
18.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
High School or GED
3.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
Associate's Degree
2.7%
Some High School
0.3%
Some College
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by General Practitioners in Rockford, IL
2-4 years
69.9%
None
17.3%
4-6 years
8.8%
1-2 years
3.1%
Less than 1 year
0.9%


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