General Practitioner Jobs in Indio, 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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Physician / Psychiatry / California / Locum Tenens

  • Palm Desert, CA (6 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Desert, CA (6 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 1 day 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 (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 1 day 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 (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Physician / Family Practice / California / Permanent / Bilingual

  • Rancho Mirage, CA (11 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (11 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Physician / California / Permanent / Anesthesiologist perm job in

  • Chiriaco Summit, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chiriaco Summit, CA
  • 1 day ago

Seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to provide compassionate patient care with our Anesthesiology team at a facility located East of Los Angeles and just away minutes from Palm Springs! Practice...

Physician / Neonatology / California / Locum tenens / Southern, CA

  • Rancho Mirage, CA (11 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (11 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 1 day ago

in house 24/7, will admit at night unless conditions above happen-Patient volume: 800-900 deliveries projected for 2021-EMR: Epic-Group: 4 pediatric hospitalist, 1 Neonatologist-Hospital: 500 beds,...

Physician / Neonatology / California / Locum or Permanent / California

  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 1 day ago

>After-Hours Call Reasons: Pre-term delivery ( 30%, Stabilization for transport to higher-level careEMR: EpicHospital: 8-bed NICU Level II, 463 general bedsGroup/support: 7 Pediatric Hospitalists, 2...

Physician / Psychiatry / California / Permanent / Physician

  • Chiriaco Summit, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chiriaco Summit, 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/Internal Medicine/California/Locum or Permanent

  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 2 days ago

For more than 30 years, QTC has been the largest provider of government-outsourced occupational health and disability examination services in the nation. Our goal is to build strong partnerships...

Cardiology - Interventional Physician

  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Medicine....

Primary Care Physician

  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 13 days ago

To Apply for this Job Click HereSalary: $0.00 a $0.00Concierge Primary Care Physician opportunity at prestigious Eisenhower Medical Center, a Magnet hospital system in the popular desert resort areas...

Seeking VA Primary Care Physician, Palm Desert Outpatient Clinic, CA

  • Palm Desert, CA (6 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Palm Desert, CA (6 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Preferred Experience : Must be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice; Preferably 5 years of primary care experience; minimum of 3 years of Recent Active Primary Care...

Physician MD/DO - Family Practice - Concierge Medicine

  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 22 days ago

We are looking to add another Family Practice-Primary Care Physician to an established group....

Hospitalist - OB

  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Hospitalist - OBs to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

Job Opportunity for Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician in California

  • Rancho Mirage, CA (11 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (11 miles from Indio, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

for interested candidates Fully staffed team: IM, Hospitalist, Surgery, ID, Nephrology consults available Supportive, physician-led environment with a focus on collaboration and clinical excellence...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Indio, CA

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

$240,500


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Indio, 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
2.7%
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 Indio, 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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