General Practitioner Jobs in California

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/Family Practice/California/Locum or Permanent

  • Santa Paula, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Santa Paula, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Hiring Primary Care Physicians for 2 new facilities east of Ventura, California These are permanent positions or locum to permanent for the right candidates....

Primary Care Physician

  • Lynwood, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lynwood, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Medicine or Medicine/Pediatrics residency program Practiced at least 2 of the last 5 years in an outpatient primary care setting seeing all ages (0+) Board certified in Family Medicine or Medicine/...

Physician/Pediatrics/California/Permanent/Board Certified

  • Banning, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Banning, CA
  • 4 hours ago

BC/Pediatrician - Location: Banning, California - 30 miles Southeast of San Bernardino - Setting: Pediatrician provides primary and urgent patient care in the ambulatory clinic setting - Average...

Physician/Preventive Medicine/California/Locum Tenens/Locums

  • San Gabriel, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Gabriel, CA
  • 4 hours ago

medical assistants and front office staff Requirements: Board Certification: Family Medicine preferred but not required Licensure: Must hold an active California medical license in good standing DEA...

Radiology - Imaging Physician

  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Outpatient Diagnostic Radiology physician needed in San Jose, CA A dynamic health system in San Francisco, CA is actively recruiting for a Board Certified Radiologist to join their Ambulatory...

Family Practice - With OB Physician

  • California City, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • California City, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Job Description A Family Medicine Physician with OB is needed in the Greater Los Angeles Area....

Hospitalist Job at Sound Physicians in Stockton, CA

  • Stockton, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 8 hours ago

For those who like to teach, we work with Family Medicine and Internal Medicine residents. Living and Working in Stockton: Stockton is where diverse culture and dynamic living come together....

Physician/Critical Care/Michigan/Locums to Perm/MICHIGAN

  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 8 hours ago

LOCUM - Intensivist/Critical Care Unit Critical Care Unit Rate Information Locum Rates: Critical Care-Intensivist Start Date 2017-11-01 Assignment Duration Ongoing into 2018 Number of Positions...

Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician

  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - San Jose, CA, And Berkeley, CA, US Job Type - Full Time Shifts - Days Job Summary: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with Child and Adolescent...

Physician/Family Practice/California/Locum tenens/FP/IM

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Requirements: Board Certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine California Medical License Bilingual in English and Spanish Minimum of one year of clinic experience preferred Ability to be...

Physician/Gynecology/California/Locum or Permanent/OBGYN

  • Hollister, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Hollister, CA
  • 9 hours ago

coverage Established primary care and specialty clinic network Compensation Structure Base compensation at MGMA median plus incentives Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage CME allowance Relocation...

Family Practice - Without OB Physician

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Care Physicians to provide care to patients in a community health center....

Physician/Family Practice/California/Locum tenens/Family

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Hiring a full time Family Practice Physician or Internal Medicine that sees all ages for a clinic close to downtown Los Angeles area.Family Practice Physician or Internal Medicine that sees all agesPaid...

Family Practice - Without OB Physician

  • Chico, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chico, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Medicine, Geriatrics, or Internal Medicine 3) Active medical license in any State 4) Confirmed vaccination for seasonal influenza only....

Physician/Family Practice/California/Permanent/Primary Care

  • Oceanside, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Oceanside, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Hiring a Primary Cary Physician in Oceanside, CaliforniaFamily Practice OR Internal Medicine Full TimeMonday - FridaySalary + BenefitsMust be Board Certified or Board EligiblePlease apply as this will...

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in California

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

$257,060


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in California offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
56.4%
Master's Degree
17.9%
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 California
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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