General Practitioner Jobs in Palo Alto, 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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AACI

Primary Care Physician ( MD / DO )

  • AACI
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • AACI
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

What We’re Looking For: • MD or DO degree from an accredited institution. • Board Certification (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related field). • Active, unrestricted California medical license...

Physician / Family Practice / California / Any / Family Medicine

  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Physician / Family Practice / California / Any / Family Medicine Company: The Inline Group Location: San Leandro, CA, 94577 Posted: June 09, 2025 Description: Davis Street Clinic Full Time Hours: 4...

Cardiology - Invasive Physician. Job in San Jose Gr8Jobs

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Are you an Inpatient Cardiology physician searching for your next exciting locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Santa Clara County, CA might just be...

Hospitalist APP Opportunity - Southern Illinois Healthcare

  • Campbell, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Campbell, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Advanced Practice Providers to join our Hospitalist Night Team at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) in Carbondale, IL....

IM/Geriatrics/Palliative Care Physician BC/BE

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

The Grove clinic is an innovative primary care practice developed to serve high complexity 65+ patients in a value-based framework supported by a robust interdisciplinary team....

Physician - Occupational Health Section Chief

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 2 days ago

Additional Requirement: Board certified in Internal Medicine Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit....

PAFMG - Physician, Integrative Medicine (San Carlos, CA)

  • San Carlos, CA (7 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (7 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Primary care board specialty with 2+ years of clinical experience Fellowship training and board certification in Integrative Medicine is preferred....

Physician, Breast Surgery (Oakland, CA)

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Practice breast surgery Leadership and growth opportunities Well-established medical group with primary care referral base and opportunity for growth Affiliation with NSABP-accredited breast center...

Physician / Family Practice / California / Permanent / IM/FP Needed for Outpatient Practice in Burli. Job in Burlingame Gr8Jobs

  • Hillsborough, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillsborough, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Come practice in Burlingame, a city in San Mateo County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Peninsula and has a significant shoreline on San Francisco Bay. CompHealth has positions...

Physician / Family Practice / California / Permanent / IM, FM, or EM Physician for an Urgent Care Po. Job in Hayward Gr8Jobs

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Located in a brand-new urgent care center Oversee a clinical staff of NPs, PAs, RNs, and an X-ray tech 40-hour work week Practice mainly urgent care medicine with some occupational medicine and primary...

Physician / Family Practice / California / Permanent / IM/FP Needed for an Outpatient Practice in Sa. Job in San Jose Gr8Jobs

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Come practice in San Jose, in the heart of Silicon Valley and the cultural and technological epicenter of northern California. It is a large city surrounded by rolling hills in California's Bay...

Hospitalist Physician In San Jose, Ca

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Hospitalist Physician in San Jose, CA at TeamHealthJob DescriptionTeamHealth has a primarily nocturnist hospitalist opening in beautiful San Jose, California!...

Primary Care Physician (Md/Do)

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related field).Active, unrestricted California medical license and DEA registration.Minimum 2 years of primary care clinical experience.BLS Certification.Experience...

Pafmg - Physician, Family Medicine (Santa Clara)

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Opportunity Information Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full-time, BC/BE Family Medicine Physician....

Pafmg - Physician, Family Medicine (San Mateo, Ca)

  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Medicine (Crescent City, CA)Crescent City, California, United States4 hours agoPhysician, Family Medicine (Crescent City, CA)Crescent City, California, United StatesVituitySan Mateo,CA,United States...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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

$311,320


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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