General Practitioner Jobs in Akron, IA

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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Pediatric Hospitalist - Physician - Sioux City, IA

  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 2 days ago

On-call taken on a 1:3 rotation 3-4 shifts at a time with in-house Family Practice Resident coverage. - Flexibility in schedule exists within group - Opportunities for QI initiatives, hospital committee...

A Locums Hospitalist Is Needed in Iowa

  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 8 days ago

CompHealth will handle all the details like housing and credentialing for you, and our services are always free to you.Willing to wait for licenseBC or BE requiredDays, SwingsWill consider family medicine...

Locum Tenens Physician - Electrophysiologist in Sioux City, IA

  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 8 days ago

Salary Not Available Locum Tenens Physician - Electrophysiologist in Sioux City, IA Med Ninjas Location: Sioux City, IA - 51101 Positions available: 1 Job #: 19901333 Source: DocCafe.com Posted:...

Physician - Optometry - Orange City, IA

  • Orange City, IA (24 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Orange City, IA (24 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Perform primary care examinations, including refraction. Diagnose vision problems and eye disease....

Seeking Hospitalist for a Leading Hospital System in IA

  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 13 days ago

Salary Not Available Seeking Hospitalist for a Leading Hospital System in IA ApolloMD Location: Sioux City, IA - 51101 Positions available: 1 Job #: 19150729 Source: DocCafe.com | CareerMD Posted: 6...

Hospitalist Locum Job in Sioux City, IA

  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 13 days ago

Salary Not Available Hospitalist Locum Job in Sioux City, IA ProLocums Occupation: Hospitalists Location: Sioux City, IA - 51101 Positions available: 1 Job #: 18426770 Source: DocCafe.com Posted: 6/...

Family Medicine with OB - Physician

  • Ireton, IA (12 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Ireton, IA (12 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 18 days ago

Location IA, Sheldon Specialty Family Medicine - W/OB Visas Accepted H1B Practice Details Sanford Clinic Sheldon is seeking to add a fulltime BC/BE family medicine physician with OB to their group *...

Family Medicine w/ OB Physician opportunity in NW Iowa

  • Sioux Center, IA (20 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Sioux Center, IA (20 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 19 days ago

Salary Not Available Family Medicine w/ OB Physician opportunity in NW Iowa Britt Medical Search Location: Sioux Center, IA - 51250 Positions available: 1 Job #: 7469902 Source: DocCafe.com Posted:...

Physician Family Medicine

  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 26 days ago

Location: Spencer-Avera Medical Group Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America) Position Highlights Varied...

Critical Care Unit (CCU) Physician - Sioux City, Iowa

  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 29 days ago

Join our team as a Locum Tenens Critical Care Physician in a dynamic and fast-paced inpatient setting. You will provide specialized care to ICU patients, offering both in-house and off-site...

Electrophysiology - Physician - Sioux City, IA

  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

UnityPoint Clinic UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care....

A Locum Tenens Hospitalist Is Needed in Iowa JOB-3067223

  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Day shifts 7am - 5pm 18 - 20 admissions on average during weekdays EMR: EPIC Family medicine with inpatient experience considered Coverage for multiple shifts available Code response support from ED...

A Locum Tenens Hospitalist Is Needed in Iowa

  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Quick Facts Day shifts 7am 5pm 18 20 admissions on average during weekdays EMR: EPIC Family medicine with inpatient experience considered Coverage for multiple shifts available Code response support...

Locum - Physician - Electrophysiology Sioux City, IA

  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (23 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Locum Tenens Electrophysiologist Location: Sioux City, IA Position Overview: A high-volume cardiovascular program in Sioux City, Iowa, is actively seeking a Board-Certified Electrophysiologist to...

Physician - Part Time

  • Hawarden, IA (13 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hawarden, IA (13 miles from Akron, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Hospital Medicine Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of employment Active DEA License Proficiency with EMR Compassionate, intelligent...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Akron, IA

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

$292,030


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Akron, IA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
56.3%
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 Akron, IA
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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