General Practitioner Jobs in Adger, AL

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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Physician / Hospitalist / Alabama / Permanent / OB Hospitalist

  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Adger, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Adger, AL)
  • 1 day ago

We have numerous opportunities for an experienced OB Hospitalist with highly competitive pay rates in Birmingham, AL....

We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.DetailsSeeking Internal Medicine Hospitalist7 on 7 off schedule7a...

Physician / Hospitalist - Nocturnist / Alabama / Permanent

  • Adger, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Adger, AL
  • 1 day ago

NOCTURNIST HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA Seeking a BC/BE Nocturnist in Family or Internal Medicine to join a private practice. 7 on/7 off, flexible schedule can be arranged if multiple weeks off are neededPrevious...

Physician / Family Practice / Alabama / Locum tenens / Locum Family

  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Adger, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Adger, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Family Medicine physician needed in Eastern AL for outpatient clinic. Work 3 to 5 days per week seeing 25 patients per day. No Call and No Weekends. EMR is Nexgen. Must see all ages....

Hospice Palliative Medicine Physician

  • Adger, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Adger, AL
  • 1 day ago

. - Marcie L., M.D., Arizona The primary care physician gets a snapshot of a person in an office setting, but with Signify Health, we see things like the number of steps to enter their home, the state...

The Department of Pediatrics at this prestigious school of medicine on the Gulf Coast is currently seeking candidates for a faculty position in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.Duties...

seeking a BE/BC Pediatrician to join the hospital-employed team. Position Details: Traditional pediatric inpatient/outpatient practice Hospital ER Call 10 days/month Cover one hospital only New,...

A ProvideLT client in Alabama is currently seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Hospitalist or Internal Medicine Physician to provide coverage ASAP....

Physician / Alabama / Locum Tenens / Mid-Size Community Less than 1

  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Adger, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Adger, AL)
  • 1 day ago

346-bed acute care hospital with complete inpatient and outpatient care is seeking a qualified Nuerologist to join their ranks. They are Joint Commission certified in hip and knee replacements and...

Physician / Orthopedics / Alabama / Locum tenens / Telemedicine

  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Adger, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Adger, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Quivvy Tech is currently hiring telemedicine physicians!Quivvy Tech is the fastest growing national telemedicine network in the U.S. We have a triage call center where all patients are...

Physician / Hospitalist / Alabama / Locum or Permanent

  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Adger, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Adger, AL)
  • 1 day ago

A well established practice in Alabama seeks an additional Neurohospitalist to join their group. Job is a hospital employed position. They are open on fellowship training and EEG training...

Are you looking for Addiction Medicine locum tenens in central Alabama? Addiction Medicine Physician needed for a three plus month locums opportunity in central Alabama. The ideal candidate will...

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at this prestigious medical school on the Gulf Coast is currently recruiting candidates for our vibrant Maternal Fetal Medicine Division at the level of...

Will consider Family Medicine trained Hospitalist w/minimum of 2 years recent Hospitalist experience. Assignment schedule is 12 hr night shifts from 7p-7a....

Great opportunity for a Primary Care Physician - Family Practice or Internal Med to work in an outpatient setting an hour outside of Charlotte, NC. 1 hour east of Charlotte, NC Larger community MD/DO...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Adger, AL

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

$264,640


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Adger, AL 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 Adger, AL
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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