General Practitioner Jobs
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.
MFM Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Kentucky
- LocumTenens
- River, KY
- 1 day ago
- LocumTenens
- River, KY
- 1 day ago
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-213448-MD-KY Title: MD Dates Needed: 11/23/2026-11/30/26 and 12/21 - 12/28 with opportunity to extend. Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call...
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Hospitalist Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Michigan
- LocumTenens
- MI
- 1 day ago
- LocumTenens
- MI
- 1 day ago
About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians will provide inpatient hospitalist coverage during night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a 7 on/7 off schedule....
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Anesthesiolgist ( Medical or Dental )
- Children's Surgery Center
- Saint Louis, MO
- 1 day ago
- Children's Surgery Center
- Saint Louis, MO
- 1 day ago
1099 Contract - Medical or Dental Anesthesiologist for Children's Surgery Center for pediatric dental surgery. No call /No weekends! St. Louis MO but open to considering travel to location if not...
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Hospitalist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Hospital in Michigan
- LocumTenens
- MI
- 2 days ago
- LocumTenens
- MI
- 2 days ago
About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians will provide inpatient hospitalist coverage during night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a 7 on/7 off schedule....
In Person ContractThis Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-211793-PA-FL Title: PA Dates Needed: Ongoing locum tenens coverage needed Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift; 24-Hour Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient;...
In Person ContractThis Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-211784-PA-TX Title: PA Dates Needed: July - December Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: OR Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: No Job...
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- Atlas Search Health Solutions
- Hermitage, MO
- 5 days ago
- Atlas Search Health Solutions
- Hermitage, MO
- 5 days ago
Physician – Primary Care | $150–$155/Hour | Locums with Potential for Permanent Hire | Hermitage, MO Location: Hermitage, MO Pay Rate: $150–$155/hour Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Assignment...
In PersonThis Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-213420-MD-NC Title: MD Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Clinic Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes...
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Thoracic Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Connecticut
- LocumTenens
- CT
- 5 days ago
- LocumTenens
- CT
- 5 days ago
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-213418-PA-CT Title: PA Dates Needed: Late July - end of October Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: OR Call Required: No Board Certification Required:...
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MDs / DOs Needed | Telemedicine | Obesity & Insomnia
- UpScriptHealth
- Scottsdale, AZ
- 6 days ago
- UpScriptHealth
- Scottsdale, AZ
- 6 days ago
treatment plans, and medication prescription through audio and video calls, as well as written communications Review patients' progress on follow-up visits, and determine changes in treatments, and/or titration...
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Hospitalist Physician Associate Needed for Locum Coverage in Georgia
- LocumTenens
- GA
- 7 days ago
- LocumTenens
- GA
- 7 days ago
The hospital operates with established hospitalist protocols to ensure quality inpatient medical care delivery....
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- LocumTenens
- Jackson, MI
- 7 days ago
- LocumTenens
- Jackson, MI
- 7 days ago
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-213372-PA-MI Title: PA Dates Needed: Full-time coverage Aug-Jan, PRN thereafter Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift; In-House Call Assignment Type:...
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We are seeking a mobile Podiatrist to provide general podiatry services to residents in facilities. Must already possess license in current state, as well as, valid driver’s license. No on call, a...
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- LocumTenens
- Lake, MI
- 9 days ago
- LocumTenens
- Lake, MI
- 9 days ago
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-212396-PA-MI Title: PA Dates Needed: June 8th - Ongoing Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR Call Required: Yes Board...
In Person ContractChiropractic Associate Opportunity – A highly successful, protocol-driven chain of clinics is seeking a motivated Chiropractic Associate to lead the Chiropractic PI clinic division of our fully...
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- Psychiatry
- Hospitalist
- Anesthesiology
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Primary Care
- Family Practice
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Outpatient
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Occupational Medicine (Occ Med)
- Podiatry
- Urgent Care
- Gynecology
- Endocrinology
- Addiction Medicine
- General Surgery
- Nephrology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Sports Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Surgery
- Pain Management
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Disease
- Telemedicine
- Orthopedic
- Geriatrics
- Women's Health
- Cardiology
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Oncology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Teaching
- Research Skills
- Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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