General Practitioner Jobs in Caspiana, LA

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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Amazing Primary Care Physician Opportunity Serving our Nations Hero's

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 1 hour ago

Primary Care Physician....

Physician - Vascular Neurology

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 3 days ago

CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Neurologist to be at the forefront of its newly expanded Neurological service line. The ideal physician will be a team player who is...

Hospitalist Physician - $250,000/yearly - $340,000/yearly

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Hospitalist Opportunity - Shreveport, Louisiana 7 On/7 Off Schedule | No Procedures or Codes | High Retention Group Join a well-established and highly regarded Hospitalist team in Shreveport, Louisiana...

Hospitalist

  • Bossier City, LA (16 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (16 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Hospitalist physician job in Louisiana : CompHealth exists to make the locums process easier....

Hospitalist Physician

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Our client near Shreveport, Louisiana has a unique Hospitalist opportunity for a Board Eligible/Board Certified OBGYN....

Primary Care Faculty Physician Needed in Shreveport, Louisiana

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 4 days ago

You will enjoy living and working in this family-friendly city with great schools. This large, waterfront city combines unique and renowned cooking, a colorful music scene, and plenty of Southern...

Hospitalist Physician

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Hospitalist opening in Louisiana Located in Shreveport, LAFull-time, permanent positionSeeking a BE/BC Internal Medicine trained doctor to join facility as Hospitalist....

Physician / Hospitalist / Louisiana / Locum or Permanent / Hospitalist

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Hospitalist - IM Client, a highly respected provider of health care in the Ark-La-Tex region, is seeking BC/BE Internal Medicine Physician to join their team at our location....

Physician / Family Practice / Louisiana / Permanent / East Texas Job

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago

East Texas hospital seeks Family or Internal Medicine physician to join an established practice....

Physician / Family Practice with OB / Louisiana / Permanent / Family

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Family Practice with OB OpportunityShreveport, LA more information on this Family Practice with OB opening and others like it through Metropolis, a Provider Engagement Platform that connects you with...

Physician / Hospitalist / Louisiana / Permanent / Hospitalist Opening,

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Hospitalist OpportunityShreveport, LA more information on this Hospitalist opening and others like it through Metropolis, a Provider Engagement Platform that connects you with organizations in the top...

Physician / Hospitalist - Pediatric / Louisiana / Permanent

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Hospitalist - Pediatric OpportunityShreveport, LA more information on this Hospitalist - Pediatric opening and others like it through Metropolis, a Provider Engagement Platform that connects you with...

Physicians

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago

The positions needed are Family Medicine and Internal Medicine. CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier is a Catholic, nonprofit system owned and operated by CHRISTUS Health, Dallas, Texas....

Amazing Cardiovascular Electrophysiologist Physician Opportunity Serving our Nations Hero's

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Physician - Cardiovascular Electrophysiologist Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Shreveport, LA Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is recruiting for a full-time permanent board certified/board...

Physician / Orthopedics / Louisiana / Locum or Permanent / Physician

  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA (14 miles from Caspiana, LA)
  • 7 days ago

CHRISTUS Health is actively seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join their esteemed team in Shreveport, Louisiana. This opportunity offers a dynamic and supportive environment...

Demographic Data for Caspiana, LA

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Caspiana, LA

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

$238,000


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Caspiana, LA 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 Caspiana, LA
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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