General Practitioner Jobs in Destrehan, 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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Primary Care Physician

  • Gretna, LA (19 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Gretna, LA (19 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 7 days ago

This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA: MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty required Must be able to...

Hospitalist - PRN - Days and/or Nights

  • Metairie, LA (12 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Metairie, LA (12 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Admits patients to the hospital for primary care physicians on need basis....

Pediatric Surgery Physician

  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 1 day ago

amp; Requirements Pediatric Surgery Physician StartDate: 8/25/2025 Pay Rate: $394.79 - $427.35 This facility is seeking a Pediatric Surgery Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill...

Physician - Podiatrist

  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a licensed Podiatrist for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana, starting on Sep 1, 2025. This position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some...

Primary Care Physician - Primary Care Plus - Houma, LA

  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 3 days ago

Primary Care Plus (PCPlus), a value-based care delivery organization, is seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physicians to join our growing team across Louisiana...

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor - Clinical - Pediatric Hospitalist

  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 5 days ago

care clinic....

Academic Epilepsy Physician Opportunity in New Orleans

  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 7 days ago

The Department of Neurology at Tulane University School of Medicine seeks to hire an Epilepsy/EEG neurologist. The clinical practice sites will include East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie, LA and...

4.5 Day Week, No Call - Primary Care Physician- - Houma, LA

  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 9 days ago

Primary Care Plus is looking for well qualified Internal Medicine and Family Practice physicians to join our growing practice in Louisiana....

Call Only - Pediatric Surgery Locums Physician In New Orleans

  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 10 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 10 days ago

Call Only - Pediatric Surgery Locums Physician in New Orleans Louisiana Locum Tenens Inpatient MD/DO Job Highlights Willing to Pay for Licensing Call Only - Pediatric Surgery Locums in Louisiana...

Travel Physician

  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 18 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 18 days ago

Apply TeamHealth has an outstanding opportunity for family medicine (FM) and internal medicine (IM) physicians to join our emergency medicine (EM) ambassador team of elite travel physicians....

Part Time Ob Hospitalist -20 Hours

  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 19 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 19 days ago

Similar Jobs Primary Care Physician Physician, Gastroenterology Primary Care Physician - PRN Join us in making healthcare extraordinary with care that is heartfelt and personal.We welcome you to be...

Physician - Occupational Health

  • Kenner, LA (7 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Kenner, LA (7 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 21 days ago

Skip to main content Sign In Search for Jobs Physician - Occupational Health page is loaded Physician - Occupational Health locations Kenner - New Orleans Region - Louisiana time type Full time...

Physician - Occupational Health

  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 23 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 23 days ago

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned,...

Primary Care Physician - $250k-315k

  • Kenner, LA (7 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Kenner, LA (7 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 25 days ago

To qualify, you must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine....

Physician-Palliative Medicine

  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 25 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (17 miles from Destrehan, LA)
  • 25 days ago

PHYSICIANS Physician-Palliative Medicine Posted July 1, 2025 Where Ochsner Health New Orleans, LA, United States Description Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Palliative...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Destrehan, LA

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

$298,980


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Destrehan, LA 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 Destrehan, 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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