General Practitioner Jobs in Emmetsburg, 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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Physician / Family Practice with OB / Iowa / Permanent / Family

  • Algona, IA (24 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Algona, IA (24 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 12 hours ago

in Practice: - Algona: 8 - Emmetsburg: 3 Annual Visits (Emmetsburg): - OP: 22,125 - Specialty Clinic: 5,258 - Primary Care Clinic: 34,646 Annual Births (Emmetsburg): 114 Annual Admissions (Emmetsburg...

Physician / Family Practice / Iowa / Locum or Permanent / Family

  • Estherville, IA (19 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Estherville, IA (19 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 1 day ago

S eeking a board eligible or board certified family medicine physician to join their team along with 2 mid-levels....

Perm - Physician - Family Medicine - Obstetrics Algona, IA

  • Algona, IA (24 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Algona, IA (24 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 10 days ago

Permanent Family Medicine with Obstetrics amp; C-Section Opportunity Location: Algona, Iowa Position Highlights: Full-scope Family Medicine with Obstetrics, including C-sections Join a supportive care...

Family Practice - Without OB Physician. Job in Algona Gr8Jobs

  • Algona, IA (24 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Algona, IA (24 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications:Full Time; PermanentEmployedBusy practice with instant volumeJoin 8 Physicians and 3 Advanced Practice ProvidersFull spectrum family medicine including surgical obstetrics, ER, and hospitalist...

Hospitalist Physician. Job in Spencer Gr8Jobs

  • Spencer, IA (23 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Spencer, IA (23 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Opening for Hospitalist Physician in Spencer, IowaSioux Falls, SD 115mFull TimePermanent PositionEmployed OpportunitySeeking BC/BE Hospitalist to join team in Spencer, IowaOverview: Join one physician...

Family Medicine with OB- Physician- Algona, Iowa- $250k sign-on bonus!

  • Algona, IA (24 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Algona, IA (24 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 16 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Kossuth Regional Health Center Busy practice with instant volume Join 8 Physicians and 3 Advanced Practice Providers Full spectrum family medicine- including...

Hospitalist Job at Avera in Spencer, IA

  • Spencer, IA (23 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Spencer, IA (23 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 19 days ago

Avera Medical Group Spencer, Iowa is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible FM or IM trained physician to join the hospitalist team at Spencer Hospital....

Physician Family Medicine

  • Spencer, IA (23 miles from Emmetsburg, IA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Spencer, IA (23 miles from Emmetsburg, 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...

Demographic Data for Emmetsburg, IA

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Emmetsburg, IA

This is the average annual salary for General Practitioner jobs in Emmetsburg, 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 Emmetsburg, IA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
56.2%
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 Emmetsburg, 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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