General Practitioner Jobs in Lake Charles, 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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Hospitalist APP $180K Base Salary 7 On/7 Off $50K Sign-On Near Omaha JO-2506-12457

  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 8 hours ago

Enjoy an exceptional quality of life working 7 on/7 off hospitalist shifts during business hours only at this top-notch Southwest Iowa healthcare organization, just 60 minutes from Omaha....

ED Hospitalist Locums Job at Iowa Hospital

  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 9 hours ago

We've partnered with this medical facility in Iowa looking to add an ED Hospitalist to their team for locum tenens work....

Hospitalist Family Medicine 141 Shifts/Year Up to $360K Salary Iowa

  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 9 hours ago

Rare Hospitalist position available for a Family Medicine trained physician with a top critical access hospital....

Primary Care Physician-WI, MN, IA , 100% Remote

  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 9 hours ago

primary care settings....

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Hospitalist Family Medicine 141 Shifts/Year Up to $360K Salary Iowa JO-2504-12067

  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 9 hours ago

Rare Hospitalist position available for a Family Medicine trained physician at a top critical access hospital....

Physician / Psychiatry / Louisiana / Locum or Permanent / Physician

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago

Referral Base : Immediate access to about 65 primary care physicians. Call Schedule : Rotating weekday and weekend on-call duties....

Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics-Hand / Louisiana / Locum or

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago

Opportunity Highlights Join a hospital employed orthopedic team Direct access to over 50 employed primary care providers and a strong community provider alignment to serve as a referral base Flexible...

Physician / Family Practice / Louisiana / Permanent / Enjoy a M-F

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago

Our client is looking for a PM&R or an Internal Medicine/Family Medicine physician near Lake Charles, LA, who has experience in Rehab....

Physician / Pediatric Intensive Care / Louisiana / Locum or Permanent

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago

Benefits of this permanent full-time position include: Details For this Opportunity: -Pediatrics Critical Care - Call schedule rotation -Direct access to over 50 employed primary care providers and...

Physician / Pulmonology - Critical Care / Louisiana / Locum or

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago

Strong Referral Base : Direct access to over 50 employed primary care providers. ICU Coverage : Exclusively cover an open ICU with 18 surgical and 16 medical beds....

Physician / Family Practice / Louisiana / Locum or Permanent

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago

Position Highlights: BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician w/fellowship training in Geriatrics preferred Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Highly qualified candidates...

Physician / Family Practice / Louisiana / Permanent / Private Internal

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago

This private Primary Care group has a need to add a physician to take over a busy practice that has been in business for 30 years....

Physician / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Louisiana / Locum or Permanent

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day 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, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every...

Physician / Family Practice / Louisiana / Permanent / FP Louisiana Job

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago

Outpatient Family Medicine Thriving Louisiana Community near the Gulf Coast!...

Physician / Family Practice / Louisiana / Permanent / Louisiana Family

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago

Brand new opening for a Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine in southern Louisiana. Join a comprehensive healthcare team treating and evaluating TBIs....

Demographic Data for Lake Charles, LA

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Lake Charles, LA

This is the average annual salary for General Practitioner jobs in Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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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