General Practitioner Jobs in New Canaan, 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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Staff Physician

  • Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care
  • Fairfield, CT (11 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fairfield, CT (11 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 1 hour ago

Join Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care and Redefine Excellence! Exciting Opportunity at our Fairfield Facility - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus! We're excited to share an opportunity at our new Yale New...

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Primary Care Physician Needed in Westchester County

  • CompHealth
  • Hartsdale, NY (18 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hartsdale, NY (18 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 2 hours ago

You will enjoy living and working in beautiful Westchester County. You will be only a short drive away all the culture and excitement of NYC and close to Boston and Philly as well. Your CompHealth...

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Medical Director or Attending Physician Full Time - Danbury, CT

  • CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES
  • Danbury, CT (15 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Danbury, CT (15 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 2 hours ago

Active, unrestricted medical license Board Certified or Board Eligible (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics Preferred)....

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Emergency Medicine Nocturnist, Physician

  • Yale-New Haven Health
  • Bridgeport, CT (15 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (15 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 1 day ago

A strong, positive and collaborative culture exists among the emergency medicine attending, the ED nursing staff, the private physicians, the hospitalist physicians, the physician assistants, the nurse...

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Pathways Physician Program - Primary Care Resident - Nassau County, NY - Optum NY

  • United Health Group
  • Huntington, NY (20 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntington, NY (20 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 8 days ago

As a part of the Optum network, Optum NY is seeking career-minded final-year Primary Care Residents and Fellows ready to get a head start on their clinical career with a forward-thinking organization...

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Radiology - Breast Physician

  • CHS Recruiting
  • Rye, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rye, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 9 days ago

The company has several divisions to ensure they re able to meet a full spectrum of patient needs, including primary care, specialty services, in-home visits, telemedicine, and more....

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Seeking a Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Physician at Glen Cove Hospital

  • Northwell Health
  • Glen Cove, NY (20 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Glen Cove, NY (20 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Seeking a Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Physician at Glen Cove Hospital Northwell Health Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Program is seeking a BE/BC in Pulmonary, Critical...

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PRN Physician - Southern MD

  • Marathon Health
  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Medicine, or Internal Medicine and Pediatrics CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date Pay Range: $125.00 - $144.00/hr The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the...

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Physician Family Medicine- Sign On Bonus, Relocation Bonus and Retention Bonus Eligible

  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  • Bethel, CT (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bethel, CT (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Physician Family Medicine- Sign On Bonus, Relocation Bonus and Retention Bonus Eligible Department Outpatient Clinics Location Bethel Employment Duration 80 Full time Apply Now Physician Family Medicine...

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Primary Care Physician

  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Stratford, CT (20 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Stratford, CT (20 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 15 days ago

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

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Physician, Primary Care - Trumbull, CT

  • Yale New Haven Health
  • Trumbull, CT (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Trumbull, CT (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 15 days ago

medicine residency (three years minimum) or ABFM-recognized family medicine residency (three years minimum) Licensure Valid American Board certification in either internal medicine or family medicine...

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Internal Medicine / Primary Care Physician Opportunity - Westchester, Rockland & Orange Counties

  • ColumbiaDoctors Medical Group co CCW Management Corp
  • Valhalla, NY (15 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 18 days ago
  • Valhalla, NY (15 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 18 days ago

Position Highlights Full-time Internal Medicine / Primary Care role Collaborative multispecialty academic practice Teaching and professional development opportunities Supportive, quality-focused environment...

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Physician - ENT

  • Griffin Health Brand
  • Derby, CT (24 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Derby, CT (24 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 19 days ago

Griffin Faculty Physicians provides clinical services as well as teaching faculty for Internal Medicine and Preventative Medicine residency programs at Griffin Hospital....

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Primary Care Physician - Adult Medicine ProHealth Physicians

  • Western CT Primary Care
  • Newtown, CT (18 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 23 days ago
  • Newtown, CT (18 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 23 days ago

Our premier group currently employs nearly 250 Physicians and 150 APCs in Primary Care with areas of focus in family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric medicine....

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Primary Care Physician

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Monroe, CT (18 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 25 days ago
  • Monroe, CT (18 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 25 days ago

Top of Form Qualifications Requirements: Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligible) BC/BE Internal or Family Medicine Preferred: Two+ years post-residency Primary Care experience...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in New Canaan, CT

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

$191,640


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in New Canaan, CT offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
55.6%
Master's Degree
18.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
High School or GED
3.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
Associate's Degree
2.9%
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 New Canaan, 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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