General Practitioner Jobs in Newtown, 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 in Danbury, CT

  • Danbury, CT (8 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Danbury, CT (8 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 11 hours ago

medicine (IM), family medicine (FM), or emergency medicine (EM) Willing to train experienced candidates as well Licensed in state About TeamHealth TeamHealth is a large integrated practice that spans...

Night Hospitalist

  • New Haven, CT (21 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New Haven, CT (21 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 19 hours ago

Night Hospitalists will provide comprehensive medical care in internal medicine to adult inpatients through admissions, cross coverage, and discharge; contact patients' Primary Care physicians about...

Hospitalist - MD/DO

  • Kent, CT (24 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kent, CT (24 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 1 day ago

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

Physician / Family Practice / Connecticut / Permanent / Primary Care Physician Job. Job in Bridgeport Gr8Jobs

  • Bridgeport, CT (16 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (16 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 1 day ago

A healthcare network in Connecticut is currently seeking a licensed Physician, with a Family and/or Internal Medicine background, to join one of their primary care facilities in Fairfield County....

Primary Care Physician

  • Norwalk, CT (19 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CT (19 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 1 day ago

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

Physician (H)

  • New Haven, CT (21 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (21 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Hospitalists - Warren Clinic Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes...

Locum Tenens PA - Hospitalist Opportunity in CT. Job in Bridgeport Gr8Jobs

  • Bridgeport, CT (16 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (16 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 2 days ago

If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens, give Weatherby a call today for details. Willing to wait for license BC required Weekdays, Weekends,...

Primary Care Physician

  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 3 days ago

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

Physician / Family Practice / Connecticut / Permanent / Family Medicine Opening in New Haven County . Job in New Haven Gr8Jobs

  • New Haven, CT (21 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (21 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Practice full-spectrum family medicine with a progressive membership-based primary care company known for its innovation and ability to deliver quality healthcare for less....

Physician / Med-Ped / Connecticut / Permanent / Internal Medicine/Pediatrics sought in Upscale Weste. Job in Ridgefield Gr8Jobs

  • Ridgefield, CT (10 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (10 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 4 days ago

An established and growing primary care practice that is increasing due to patient demand is adding a Med/Peds physician....

Physician / Family Practice / Connecticut / Any / Family Medicine Opportunity in Bridgeport, CT Job. Job in Bridgeport Gr8Jobs

  • Bridgeport, CT (16 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (16 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Medicine Physician to join our primary care clinic located in Bridgeport, CT.Required:- Medical Degree from an accredited Medical School. - Documented completion of a Residency from an accredited institution...

Physician / Connecticut / Locum Tenens / Flexible Schedule Available Job. Job in Waterbury Gr8Jobs

  • Waterbury, CT (17 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT (17 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Excellent Post Acute opportunity available near Hartford, CT. This is a family friendly quality of life opportunity with flexible hours with the ability to increase and decrease daily workload...

Academic Primary Care Physician - Part-time

  • Derby, CT (13 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Derby, CT (13 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 11 days ago

This exciting role offers the opportunity to shape the education of future internal medicine physicians while providing primary care to patients....

Primary Care Physician

  • Bridgeport, CT (15 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (15 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 11 days ago

at our innovative network of neighborhood primary care centers.Our Primary Care Physicians operate at a single medical center supported by large care teams so our providers can focus on delivering a...

Primary Care Physician (IM or FP) Part Time Optum NY

  • Mount Kisco, NY (24 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Mount Kisco, NY (24 miles from Newtown, CT)
  • 16 days ago

Position Highlights & Job Responsibilities: Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment Providing full spectrum Family Medicine & Adult Primary Care, focusing on value-based care, and supported...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Newtown, CT

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

$191,640


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Newtown, 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 Newtown, 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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