General Practitioner Jobs in Freeport, IL

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 - MD/DO - Sports Medicine

  • SSM Health
  • Monroe, WI (19 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Monroe, WI (19 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

SSM Health in Monroe also includes rural family medicine residency and emergency medicine fellowship programs. Monroe, in the heart of Green County, blends Swiss heritage with small-town charm....

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Hospitalist Physician

  • ApolloMD
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Medicine Residency in house EMR: EPIC ApolloMD is a physician and APC operated multispecialty practice partnering with top hospitals, teaching facilities and health systems....

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Primary Care Physician in Byron, Illinois

  • OSF Healthcare
  • Byron, IL (23 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Byron, IL (23 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Overview JOB SPECIFICS Opportunity for a Family Medicine, Med/Peds, or Internal Medicine physician to join our dedicated primary care team of physicians and advanced practice providers to serve a growing...

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Physician, Pediatric Endocrinology

  • SwedishAmerican Hospital
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 4 days ago

. * Built-in referral base as member of the region's leading group for primary care providers * Extended support from pediatric specialists at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public...

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Physician/Illinois/Locum Tenens/$300,000 + Sign On Bonus Job

  • The Curare Group
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Outstanding opportunity for a Psychiatrist to join a well-established group in southern Wisconsin. The employed physician will treat adults/children/adolescents in an outpatient setting. Salary...

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Hospitalist Job in Rockford, Illinois

  • Curare Physician Recruiting
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Incoming physician will join a team of 3 full-time employed Hospitalists, an APNP and additional support! Schedule promotes work life balance with 13.3-12 hr. shifts/month!...

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NI-Physician, Pediatric Hospitalists

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 7 days ago

As a teaching hospital UW Health offers the opportunity to work with family practice residents and medical students and the individual selected for this position will be eligible to apply for academic...

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Pathology Physician

  • AMN Healthcare
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Requirements Pathology Physician StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Regular 8 Pay Rate: $139.68 - $151.20 This facility is seeking a Pathology Physician for locum tenens support as they look to...

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Physician, Primary Care: Family Medicine

  • SwedishAmerican Hospital
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 14 days ago

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC Family Medicine Physician to join the over 350 employed providers of the SwedishAmerican Medical Group in Rockford, Illinois....

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Primary Care Physician [Chicagoland clinics]

  • CVS Health
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 17 days ago

network of neighborhood primary care centers....

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Excellent Opportunity for an Obstetric and Gynecologic Hospitalist! Eight-24s Per Month! Close to Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee!

  • Mercyhealth
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Excellent Opportunity for an Obstetric and Gynecologic Hospitalist! Eight-24's Per Month! Close to Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee! in Rockford Job Ref: ......

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Physician - MD/DO - Family Medicine

  • SSM Health
  • Freeport, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Freeport, IL
  • 22 days ago

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:About SSM Health:Community Description:Pay Transparency: BC/BE Family Medicine with a focus on pediatric patients....

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Medical Director - Physician - MD/DO - Primary Care

  • SSM Health
  • Monroe, WI (19 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Monroe, WI (19 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 22 days ago

SSM Health in Monroe also includes rural family medicine residency and emergency medicine fellowship programs. Monroe, in the heart of Green County, blends Swiss heritage with small-town charm....

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NI-Physician, Surgery: Colon and Rectal

  • SwedishAmerican Hospital
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 23 days ago

UW Health in Northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC colorectal surgeon to join our expanding team. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of a high-quality, community-based colorectal...

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Hospitalist Physician for Mercyhealth System, Freeport, IL $345,000

  • Mercyhealth
  • Freeport, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Freeport, IL
  • 23 days ago

Mercyhealth System in Freeport, Illinois is currently seeking a Full-Time, Board-Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join our experienced Hospitalist team at FHN Memorial Hospital...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Freeport, IL

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

$206,010


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Freeport, IL 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 Freeport, IL
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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