General Practitioner Jobs in Rock Rapids, 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 Breast Radiology

  • Luverne, MN (19 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Luverne, MN (19 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 8 days ago

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Position Highlights You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with...

Family Medicine with OB - Physician

  • Sheldon, IA (22 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sheldon, IA (22 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 10 hours 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 *...

Physician / Hospitalist - Pediatric / South Dakota / Permanent / Safe,

  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

Safe, family friendly, four-season community located in the foothills of the beautiful Black Hills 2 hours to Gillette 320 miles to Billings 4 hours to Cheyenne Pop. is 70,000, metro population...

Physician / Psychiatry / South Dakota / Permanent / A South Dakota

  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

Whether you are searching for a position in your area or in another state, we have professionals to help you achieve your goals through our relationships with facilities nationwide - in rural...

Physician / Family Practice / Iowa / Permanent / Family Medicine

  • Rock Rapids, IA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Rock Rapids, IA
  • 18 hours ago

Attractive base salary plus bonuses and incentives Practice family medicine in a tight-knit community Work a 4-day work week in a clinic, hospital, and ER Brand-new, state-of-the-art facility Practice...

Physician / Family Practice / Iowa / Permanent / Family Medicine With

  • Sibley, IA (20 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sibley, IA (20 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

Attractive base salary plus bonuses and incentives Practice family medicine with OB; 1:6 OB call Work a 4- or 5-day work week; 36 days of vacation/holiday time New facility with full-service equipment...

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

  • Sheldon, IA (22 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sheldon, IA (22 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

Sheldon, IA Full Time Employed New Graduates Average Patients seen: 18-24 patients per day Call Schedule: 1:5 back-up call with rare occasion to come in as the ED is staffed with APP's 24/7 Loan...

Physician / Hospitalist - Pediatric / South Dakota / Permanent

  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

Whether you are searching for a position in your area or in another state, we have professionals to help you achieve your goals through our relationships with facilities nationwide - in rural...

Physician / Family Practice / South Dakota / Permanent / Full-Spectrum

  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

Family Medicine or FMOB South Dakota Position Highlights:?...

Physician / Family Practice / South Dakota / Permanent / Rural

  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

Whether you are searching for a position in your area or in another state, we have professionals to help you achieve your goals through our relationships with facilities nationwide - in rural...

Physician / Hematology / South Dakota / Permanent / Exciting new

  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, OB/GYN, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, podiatry, urology & ENT.COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:- Nationally competitive...

Physician / Physical Medicine and Rehab / South Dakota / Locum tenens

  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still haven't found what you're looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs - including...

Physician / Family Practice / South Dakota / Permanent / Primary Care

  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

Live and Practice just outside of Rapid City South Dakota! JOB ID 52833 Job Description: M-F 8-5 clinic EMR is EPIC Currently 4 physicians in the clinic and 2 APPs PFT, DXA Unit, EKG, lab (point...

Physician / Critical Care / South Dakota / Permanent / seeking a BC

  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

seeking a BC/BE Critical Care Medicine physician as we are completing a planned expansion of our current 33-bed closed ICU to 39 beds, to be opening summer 2021. This physician will work 157, 11...

Physician / Hematology / South Dakota / Permanent / Hematology

  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Corson, SD (24 miles from Rock Rapids, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

Hematology Oncology need near Sioux Falls South Dakota Job ID Job Details Board Certified or Board Eligible Joining (8) physicians Average patient volume 15-20/day Group supported by advanced...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Rock Rapids, IA

This is the average annual salary for General Practitioner jobs in Rock Rapids, 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 Rock Rapids, 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
2.8%
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 Rock Rapids, 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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