General Practitioner Jobs in Whittier, 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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Staff Physician Rancho Dominguez, CA

  • Compton, CA (15 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Compton, CA (15 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Monitors key clinical center metrics that are provided by Clinical Analytics and relate to quality outcomes: Practice Indicators, COP, GRV, LOS, TAT, Specialist Referral Rate, Primary Care Case Duration...

Physician - Interventional Pain Management

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

We are seeking an Interventional Pain Management Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Sep 1, 2025. This role requires coverage in both clinic and surgery center...

Locum Primary Care Physician job in North Hollywood, CA - Make $130/hr - $145/hr

  • North Hollywood, CA (22 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • North Hollywood, CA (22 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Aya Locums has an immediate opening for a locum Primary Care job in North Hollywood, CA paying $130/hour - $145/hour....

Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Santa Rosa, CA

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

LocumJobsOnline is working with Cynet Locums to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Santa Rosa, California, 93012!...

Occupational Medicine Physician

  • Montebello, CA (4 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Montebello, CA (4 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Occupational Medicine Physicians to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals. About Us At KPG Healthcare, our goal is to make the highest quality...

Primary Care Physician Opening in Riverside County, California JOB-3047198

  • Upland, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Upland, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Located at the foot of the highest part of the San Gabriel Mountains and about 40 minutes east of L.A., you will access to anything your heart desires in Upland. This upscale community has highly...

Join the Founding Team of Myodetox Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles Chiropractor

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

85,000 1,000 annual continuing education reimbursement Community discounts and partnerships with top tier brands 401k + matchHealth, dental, and vision insurance Robust PTO program that scales...

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Colton, CA

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

LocumJobsOnline is working with Weatherby Healthcare to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Colton, California, 92324!...

Staff Physician, Family Practice

  • Paramount, CA (10 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Paramount, CA (10 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Grow Healthy If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isnt just welcomed its...

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Los Angeles, CA

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Gastroenterology MD in Los Angeles, California, 90033! About The Position Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still haven't...

Hospitalist Nocturnist Physician 1099

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Average Daily Encounters: 173 16-18 patients per 12-hour shift 9 hospitalists during day shifts (12-hour shifts) 3 hospitalists during night shifts (12-hour shifts) 1 NP/PA during the day (7:00 a.m....

Hospitalist Physician 1099

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Average Daily Encounters: 173 16-18 patients per 12-hour shift 9 hospitalists during day shifts (12-hour shifts) 3 hospitalists during night shifts (12-hour shifts) 1 NP/PA during the day (7:00 a.m....

Hospitalist - North Orange County

  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As part of our continued growth, Optum is recruiting for Per Diem Hospitalist with Centers for Family Medicine to join our team in Orange County....

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Anesthesiology in Santa Maria, CA

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Anesthesiology MD in Santa Maria, California, 93454! About The Position CompHealth exists to make the locums process easier. Not only...

Supervisory Physician (Occupational Medicine)

  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This vacancy is for a GP - 0602 - 14, Supervisory Physician (Occupational Medicine) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, NMC MEDICAL EVALUATION DIVISION. Basic...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Whittier, CA

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

$217,390


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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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