General Practitioner Jobs in Pisgah, 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 / Family Practice / Alabama / Permanent / Family Medicine (

  • Fort Payne, AL (20 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Payne, AL (20 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Family Medicine - OB Physician Opportunity Are you a skilled and compassionate Primary Care Provider with a keen interest in obstetrics? Look no further!...

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

  • Fort Payne, AL (20 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Payne, AL (20 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Immediate need for a Family Practice physician in Alabama. The ideal candidate must currently hold an active AL license, must be comfortable with EMR, and must have outpatient clinic experience....

Physician / Hospitalist / Alabama / Permanent / Hospital Medicine in

  • Ider, AL (10 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ider, AL (10 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Hospitalist needed for permanent position in Alabama7 on/7 off block schedule6 physicians day, 1 physician night5 APCs daily32-bed ICU (open)Procedures optionalFull Specialty backup availableDedicated...

Physician / Family Practice / Alabama / Permanent / Physician - Family

  • Ider, AL (10 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ider, AL (10 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 5 days ago

our Family Medicine residency program....

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

  • Fort Payne, AL (20 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Payne, AL (20 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Searching for a BC/BE FP physician to join a locum tenens ASAP with ongoing assignment for at least 3 6 months with option to extend in AL. Monday Friday shift 8 am to 5 pm with 1 hour lunch. No...

Physician / Occupational Medicine / Alabama / Permanent / Physician

  • Fort Payne, AL (20 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Payne, AL (20 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 5 days ago

The ideal candidate will bring Occupational Health Experience or previous Internal Medicine experience, demonstrating knowledge or interest in DOT, deployment, and other company work physicals....

Physician / Hospitalist / Alabama / Permanent / Physician:

  • Fort Payne, AL (20 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Payne, AL (20 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 6 days ago

This position is part of an academic hospitalist program, offering the unique opportunity to engage in Medical Student and Internal Medicine/Family Medicine Residency Training....

Physician / Family Practice / Alabama / Permanent / Family Medicine (

  • Scottsboro, AL (16 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Scottsboro, AL (16 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Come practice in an authentic Alabama rural town. It offers the best of Southern living. It has affordable real estate, low crime, quality schools, and lots of river and lake recreation. It is...

Hospitalist Physician

  • Scottsboro, AL (16 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Scottsboro, AL (16 miles from Pisgah, AL)
  • 7 days ago

Hospitalist Physician Highlands Medical Center Hospitalist Service Average Daily Census: 16 ICU Beds: 10 Staffing Model: Physician and APP team 12-hour physician day-shift, telemedicine for night coverage...

Demographic Data for Pisgah, AL

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Pisgah, AL

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

$212,590


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Pisgah, 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
2.8%
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 Pisgah, 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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