General Practitioner Jobs in Rock Valley, 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 - Optometry - Orange City, IA

  • Orange City, IA (17 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orange City, IA (17 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Location IA, Orange City Specialty Optometry Visas Accepted N/A Practice Details Orange City Area Health System (OCAHS) is seeking an Optometrist certified by the NBEO (National Board of Examiners...

Family Medicine with OB - Physician

  • Sheldon, IA (24 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sheldon, IA (24 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 45+ 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...

Physician Breast Radiology

  • Larchwood, IA (18 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Larchwood, IA (18 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 1 day 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...

Physician Palliative Medicine

  • Harrisburg, SD (23 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Harrisburg, SD (23 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Location: Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine-Plaza 4-Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)...

Physician Pediatric Neurology

  • Larchwood, IA (18 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Larchwood, IA (18 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Family Practice - Without OB Physician. Job in Sheldon Gr8Jobs

  • Sheldon, IA (24 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sheldon, IA (24 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 8 days 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...

Family Practice - Without OB Physician. Job in Sioux Center Gr8Jobs

  • Sioux Center, IA (9 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sioux Center, IA (9 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 8 days ago

Family Medicine w/OB opening in Iowa - Located in Sioux Center, IA - Sioux Falls, SD 55m - Full-time, permanent position - Hospital EmployedSeeking a board eligible or board certified family medicine...

Family Practice - Without OB Physician. Job in Rock Rapids Gr8Jobs

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

Rock Rapids is a beautiful, safe, family friendly community, which would make it a great place for you and your family to establish a family medicine practice....

Cardiothoracic Surgeon needed immediately for a Locum practice in IowaCoverage dates: ASAP - Ongoing.24 hour coverage + inpatient rounds.Hospital setting.The surgeon must be able to meet emergency...

Physician - Part Time

  • Hawarden, IA (11 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hawarden, IA (11 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ 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...

Physician Hospital Medicine

  • Canton, SD (15 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Canton, SD (15 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Physician Maternal Fetal Medicine

  • Harrisburg, SD (23 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, SD (23 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Location: Avera Medical Group Maternal Fetal Medicine-Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)...

Physician Hepatology

  • Harrisburg, SD (23 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, SD (23 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Physician Orthopedics Joint

  • Canton, SD (15 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Canton, SD (15 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Location: Avera Medical Group Orthopedics Louise-Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America) Position Highlights...

Physician Adult Psychiatry

  • Larchwood, IA (18 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Larchwood, IA (18 miles from Rock Valley, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Rock Valley, IA

This is the average annual salary for General Practitioner jobs in Rock Valley, 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 Valley, 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 Rock Valley, 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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