General Practitioner Jobs in Palm Springs, 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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Wound, Burn and Ostomy Physician. Job in Palm Springs Gr8Jobs

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 4 days ago

Medicine, or Family Medicine also accepted) Minimum of 3 6 years of clinical practice in wound care, geriatrics, internal medicine, emergency medicine, or related specialties Basic Life Support (BLS...

Primary Care Physician - Highland, CA

  • Banning, CA (14 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Banning, CA (14 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 4 days ago

to an external site after 5 seconds) job Click to add the job to your shortlist Job Details Company Job Details Optum CA is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Banning, CA....

Primary Care Physician - Indio, CA

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

Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics (preferred) Active, unrestricted California medical license Active DEA and California CDS certification Eligible for Medicare and Medi-Cal provider enrollment...

Physician MD/DO - Concierge Medicine - Family Practice

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 6 days ago

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

Primary Care Physician

  • La Quinta, CA (22 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • La Quinta, CA (22 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Medicine, Family Practice, or Geriatrics (preferred)Active California Medical License (in good standing, unrestricted)5+ years of clinical experience in primary care, geriatrics, or internal medicineValid...

Are you a Physician who is looking for locum work within a few miles from Palm Springs, CA in an all outpatient practice? Healthwaze is working with a group in the area that is seeking a Family...

Practice EMR used is currently Integrity but switching to Epic Looking for mission driven providers to help the community in need Base salary with quarterly compliance bonuses per patient, $25K sign...

Primary Care Physician, Pod Leader

  • La Quinta, CA (22 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • La Quinta, CA (22 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Care Physicians who are Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Geriatrics....

Perm - Physician - Hospitalist - OB Palm Springs, CA

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 11 days ago

Will consider someone who wan Description: Seeking an additional Board Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN Hospitalist for our practice at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, CA.Enjoy living...

Primary Care Physician, Pod Leader- Part-Time

  • La Quinta, CA (22 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • La Quinta, CA (22 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Care Physicians who are Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Geriatrics....

Physician (Beaumont )

  • Beaumont, CA (24 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Beaumont, CA (24 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Pay range: Family Practice- $268k-360k, per year depending on experience. (DOE) Internal Medicine- $281-380k, per year depending on experience. (DOE)...

Per-Diem Primary Care Physician, Pod Leader

  • La Quinta, CA (22 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • La Quinta, CA (22 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Care Physicians who are Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Geriatrics....

Hospitalist Job in Indio, California

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

Join Our Growing Hospital Medicine Team in Indio, CA Are you a Hospital Medicine Physician looking to make an impact while enjoying a work-life balance? We're expanding our physician team within...

Primary Care Physician - La Quinta, California Relocation Available to $280,000

  • La Quinta, CA (22 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • La Quinta, CA (22 miles from Palm Springs, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Medicine or Family Practice or Geriatrics (preferred) Active California Physician License without Restrictions Active state CDS Certification and DEA Must be currently enrolled or eligible for enrollment...

OB Hospitalist Job in Palm Springs, California

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Requisition ID: 2024-45042 Location: US-CA-Palm Springs Specialty: Physician - OBGYN/OB Hospitalist Position Type: Full Time HR Rep / Recruiter: Lori Abolafia Contact: ......

Demographic Data for Palm Springs, CA

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Palm Springs, CA

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

$240,500


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Palm Springs, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
56.4%
Master's Degree
17.8%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
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 Palm Springs, 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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