General Practitioner Jobs in Anchorage, AK

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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Hospitalist Physician

  • Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 1 day ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 1 day ago

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium seeks an internal medicine physician to join our growing team of hospitalists at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska....

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Family Practice - Without OB Physician

  • Millennium Physician Group
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 1 day ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 1 day ago

Committed to outcomes-based medicine and data-driven population health, you re eager to live your passion to serve others and restore primary care to what it was always meant to be....

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Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

  • VISTA Staffing Solutions
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 9 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 9 days ago

Are you a Psychiatry physician searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Alaska might be the perfect fit for you! Opportunity...

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Hospitalist Physician

  • DocStar Medical Partners
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 10 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 10 days ago

Locum Hospitalist MD/DO needed in Anchorage, Alaska THIS IS AN ASAP URGENT NEED FOR NIGHTS!...

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Pediatric Hospitalist - Inpatient Pediatrics

  • Southcentral Foundation
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 27 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 27 days ago

Pediatric Hospitalist - Inpatient Pediatrics Hiring Range $245,772.80 to $344,073.60 Pay Range $245,772.80 to $393,244.80 Summary of Job Responsibilities: The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Physician...

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Physician, MD, DO

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 28 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 28 days ago

Similar searchable job titles: Medical Doctor (MD) Doctor of Osteophic Medicine (DO) Primary Care Provider (PCP) Hospitalist General Practitioner (GP) Keywords: Diagnosis Pient Care Medical Evaluion...

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Family Medicine Physician - Primary Care

  • Southcentral Foundation
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago

Family Medicine Physician Hiring Range $233,251.20 to $326,546.13 Pay Range $233,251.20 to $373,193.60 Hiring Incentives Sign-on bonus Relocation Package Enhanced Personal Leave Continuing Medical Education...

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Palliative Medicine Physician

  • Provider Solutions & Development
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago

Medicine Residency....

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Envoy Hospitalist

  • Envision Healthcare
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago

Hospitalist Job Detail: Board Certified Hospitalist needed in Alaska! ENVOY, a division of Envision Healthcare, has openings for Hospitalist in the beautiful city of Anchorage, Alaska!...

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Faculty Physician: General Urology- St. Paul Suburban Area (Assistant or Associate Professor- Academic or Clinician Track)

  • University of Minnesota Physicians
  • Indian, AK (18 miles from Anchorage, AK)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Indian, AK (18 miles from Anchorage, AK)
  • 90+ days ago

The Department of Urology at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time board-certified/eligible Urologist to join our practice in the East Metro. This appointment can be either at the...

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Board-Certified Physicians for IME Cases- Alaska

  • Dane Street
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 90+ days ago

The ideal candidates will hold a CA license and be Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Occupational Medicine, Neurology, or Psychiatry....

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Pediatric Hospitalist - Inpatient Pediatrics -Intermittent

  • Southcentral Foundation
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 90+ days ago

Pediatric Hospitalist - Inpatient Pediatrics Intermittent Hiring Range $119.99 to $167.99 Pay Range $119.99 to $191.99 Summary of Job Responsibilities: The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Physician is...

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Demographic Data for Anchorage, AK

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Anchorage, AK

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

$305,930


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Anchorage, AK offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
55.6%
Master's Degree
18.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
High School or GED
3.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
Associate's Degree
2.9%
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 Anchorage, AK
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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