General Practitioner Jobs in Canton Center, 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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Primary Care Physician Opening West Of Hartford, Ct - 4 Day Work Week Option

  • Litchfield, CT (18 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Litchfield, CT (18 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

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

Inpatient Hospitalist Physician

  • Hartford, CT (13 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (13 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

Compensation: $200,000 to $500,000, Monday a Friday 9AM to 5PM.No Weekends and No Calls.We have an opportunity for a full-time Inpatient Hospitalist Physician in Hartford, CT.The Hospitalist will provide...

Physician - Hospitalist - Trinity St. Francis - Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center

  • Hartford, CT (13 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (13 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 6 hours ago

Hartford, CT - Seeking Hospital Medicine Physicians Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact Vituity's ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national...

Physician - Primary Care ProHealth Physicians of West Hartford

  • West Hartford, CT (11 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 19 hours ago
  • West Hartford, CT (11 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 19 hours ago

Required Qualifications: Unrestricted licensure in the state of (Connecticut) or ability to obtain prior to start BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA or ability...

Hospitalist - MD/DO

  • New Hartford, CT (5 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New Hartford, CT (5 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 21 hours ago

Hospitalists provide support for Primary Care Physicians and rapid response to all hospitalized patients....

Ophthalmology Physician. Job in Bloomfield Gr8Jobs

  • Bloomfield, CT (8 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomfield, CT (8 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Glaucoma & Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Needed in Bloomfield CT ReFocus Eye Health is the Largest Ophthalmology group in Connecticut, and we are seeking a highly skilled board eligible/board...

Physician / Family Practice / Massachusetts / Locum or Permanent / Perm - Physician - Geriatric Medi. Job in Massachusetts Gr8Jobs

  • West Springfield, MA (21 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Springfield, MA (21 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 1 day ago

The Role We are seeking a Board-Certified physician in Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine to provide outpatient primary care and skilled nursing facility coverage for medically...

Hospitalist - MD/DO

  • Torrington, CT (11 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Torrington, CT (11 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Hospitalists provide support for Primary Care Physicians and rapid response to all hospitalized patients....

Physician / Family Practice - Emergency Medicine / Connecticut / Locum

  • Avon, CT (6 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Avon, CT (6 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 2 days ago

WellVia telehealth platform empowers you to provide your excellent standard of care to patients all across the country. As a part of our carefully selected elite team of WellVia telehealth...

Remote Work

Physician / Family Practice with OB / Connecticut / Locum or Permanent

  • Avon, CT (6 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Avon, CT (6 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 2 days ago

WellVia telehealth platform empowers you to provide your excellent standard of care to patients all across the country. As a part of our carefully selected elite team of WellVia telehealth...

Remote Work

Primary Care Physician

  • Bolton, CT (24 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bolton, CT (24 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 2 days ago

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

Primary Care Physician

  • Manchester, CT (20 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Manchester, CT (20 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 2 days ago

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

Physician / Family Practice / Connecticut / Locum or Permanent / Family Medicine or Internal Medicin. Job in Manchester Gr8Jobs

  • Manchester, CT (20 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Manchester, CT (20 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 4 days ago

As a part of the OptumCare network, ProHealth Physicians is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join our Primary Care team in Manchester, CT....

Physician / Family Practice / Connecticut / Locum or Permanent / Primary Care Physician Internal Med. Job in Litchfield Gr8Jobs

  • Litchfield, CT (18 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Litchfield, CT (18 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 4 days ago

As a part of the OptumCare network, ProHealth Physicians is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join our Primary Care team in Litchfield CT....

Physician / Family Practice / Connecticut / Locum or Permanent / Primary Care Physician Internal Med. Job in Avon Gr8Jobs

  • Avon, CT (6 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Avon, CT (6 miles from Canton Center, CT)
  • 4 days ago

As a part of the OptumCarenetwork, ProHealth Physicians is seeking a FamilyMedicine or Internal Medicine physician to join our Primary Care team in Avon, CT....

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Canton Center, CT

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

$207,020


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Canton Center, CT 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 Canton Center, 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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