General Practitioner Jobs in Indian Wells, CA

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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Primary Care Physician needed for outpatient clinic in Anza, CA (Palm Desert area)

  • Chiriaco Summit, CA (6 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chiriaco Summit, CA (6 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Requirements: Must be Board Certified in Family Medicine Start Date: Must be willing and able to start within 30 days....

Family Practice-Without OB (Physician #)

  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine and Transitional Year....

Physician / Oncology / California / Locum tenens / A Facility in

  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings....

Physician / Family Practice / California / Locum or Permanent

  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 1 day ago

STG International is currently looking for an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to provide support and primary care to military Veteran patients at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic...

Physician / Hospitalist / California / Locum or Permanent / Perm

  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago

VHS is looking for a qualified Perm - Physician - Hospitalist - OB Palm Springs, CA....

Physician / Family Practice / California / Permanent / Family Medicine

  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Family Medicine Opportunity Palm Springs, CA (Sunny Southern California) Must have two years experience in an ambulatory care patient setting....

Physician / Family Practice / California / Locum or Permanent

  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Concierge Primary Care Physician opportunity at prestigious Eisenhower Medical Center, a Magnet hospital system in the popular desert resort areas of Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs....

Physician / Hospitalist / California / Locum or Permanent

  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Hospitalist needed in Southern California Block scheduling 7on 7off 7am to 7pm Our all MD practice is at Eisenhower Medical Center, a top tier facility in a southern California vacation destination....

Primary Care Physician

  • Coachella, CA (10 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Coachella, CA (10 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Requirements: Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Doctorate Degree Board Certification - Internal Medicine or Family...

Physician / Psychiatry / California / Locum tenens / Psychiatry in

  • Chiriaco Summit, CA (6 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chiriaco Summit, CA (6 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 1 day ago

VISTA is working with a facility seeking ongoing coverage for a Psychiatrist. VISTA is working with a longtime client in CA in their search for a Psychiatrist to cover at one of their facilities...

Physician / Oncology / California / Locum tenens / Locums Job

  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 1 day ago

When it comes to finding the perfect locums assignment, sometimes it's all about who you know. CompHealth has been around for a long time and have a vast network of connections to facilities...

Physician / Psychiatry / California / Locum Tenens

  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 3 days ago

QTC is the largest private provider of government outsourced Occupational health and disability examination services in the Nation. We work with the Department of Veterans Affairs (and other...

Physician / Other / California / Locum Tenens / Locum Tenens

  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Specialty : Surgeon: Cardiothoracic Hospital Location : Palm Springs, CA Setting : Inpatient Dates : June 21-June 23 Patients per Shift : 1-3 Call : 24 hour call License : CA license and CA...

Physician / Sleep Medicine / California / Locum tenens / Locum Tenens

  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The locum tenens sleep medicine opportunity in California....

Physician / Family Practice / California / Permanent / Bilingual

  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Indian Wells, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Family Medicine MD/DO Must be board certified Will see all ages including pediatrics 18-20 patients per day High Medicaid patient population High Spanish speaking patient population Must be an experienced...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Indian Wells, CA

This is the average annual salary for General Practitioner jobs in Indian Wells, CA as reported by the BLS.

$240,500


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Indian Wells, CA 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 Indian Wells, CA
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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