General Practitioner Jobs in Barkhamsted, CT

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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Out-patient Primary Care Physician

  • Bristol, CT (17 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bristol, CT (17 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

We have exceptional full-time opportunities for BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physicians to join a respected and expanding system of skilled providers that deliver a full range of health...

Primary Care Physician

  • Avon, CT (11 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Avon, CT (11 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 5 hours ago

Qualifications Requirements: Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligible) BC/BE Internal or Family Medicine...

Non-Surgical Podiatrist

  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 5 hours ago

Location Detail: 85 Seymour Street - HHMOB (10117) Non-Surgical Podiatrist Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing...

Physician/Family Practice/Connecticut/Permanent/Family

  • Avon, CT (11 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Avon, CT (11 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 18 hours ago

Full-time opportunity to work in an established primary care pra...

Primary Care Physician

  • Springfield, MA (23 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MA (23 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 1 day ago

board-certified or board-eligible internal medicine or family medicine physician for an outpatient-only role offering strong earning potential and excellent overall quality of life....

Family Practice - Without OB Physician

  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 2 days ago

with 4 other Family Medicine Physicians....

Primary Care Physician

  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 2 days ago

About the Opportunity Location : Hartford County, CT Specialty : Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, 100% outpatient Hours : Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Call: rotated telephone only call less than once...

Physician / Family Practice / Connecticut / Any / Family Medicine

  • Granby, CT (9 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Granby, CT (9 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 3 days ago

or Family Medicine Physicians to join an expanding primary care team.Responsibilities include:- Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends and shared call....

House Officer/Physician - Per Diem

  • New Britain, CT (20 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Britain, CT (20 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine, Primary Care or Family Medicine....

Primary Care Physician - Sharon, Connecticut (Litchfield County) - Generous Sign on

  • Sharon, CT (24 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sharon, CT (24 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 4 days ago

or Internal Medicine Physician to join our established and growing primary care practice in Sharon, Connecticut (Litchfield County), located 90 minutes outside of New York City....

Physician

  • Wethersfield, CT (22 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wethersfield, CT (22 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Minimum Required Qualifications: Board Eligible/Board Certified in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Med/Peds Comfortable with minor procedures (sutures, casts, splints, etc.), and preliminary...

Per Diem Teaching Hospitalist

  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Affiliated with the University of CT, we have a large Internal Medicine residency with 125 residents per year....

Family Practice-Without OB (Physician #). Job in Litchfield Gr8Jobs

  • Litchfield, CT (17 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Litchfield, CT (17 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Seeking BE/BC Family Medicine Physician for an established, multi-provider, adult, primary care practice, in pristine western Connecticut....

Resident Physician - Pathways (mentorship) Program into Primary Care ProHealth Physicians, a part of Optum - Connecticut

  • Farmington, CT (15 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Farmington, CT (15 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 8 days ago

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking career-minded final-year Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residents to join our team in Farmington, Connecticut....

Hospitalist (Physician) - Sharon, Connecticut

  • Sharon, CT (24 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Sharon, CT (24 miles from Barkhamsted, CT)
  • 9 days ago

The ideal candidate will be board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine....

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Barkhamsted, CT

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

$213,400


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Barkhamsted, CT 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 Barkhamsted, CT
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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