General Practitioner Jobs in Youngsville, 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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Physician

  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 19 days ago

Medicine specialty Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana/Senior Bridge's Tuberculosis (TB) screening...

Medical Director Physician. Job in Lafayette Gr8Jobs

  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 1 day ago

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Obstetrics Hospitalist Physician. Job in Lafayette Gr8Jobs

  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 2 days ago

Requirements Obstetrics Hospitalist Physician StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Regular 24 Pay Rate: $169.75 - $183.75 This facility is seeking an Obstetrics Hospitalist for locum tenens support as...

Physician / Family Practice / Louisiana / Permanent / Lafayette, Louisiana supervisory physician Job. Job in Lafayette Gr8Jobs

  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 13 days ago

The Physician needs to be on site 1 day per Month to review charts and supervise the NP/PAWe prefer someone BC in pain medicine, Family medicine, internal but will consider GP as well....

Ultrasonographer, OBGYN Hospitalist Clinic

  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 26 days ago

What Makes Us Different? We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our...

Primary Care Physician

  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 45+ days ago

Graduate Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Board Certification (Or board eligible) Active, non-probationary, unrestricted State License Active DEA license US work authorization Someone who embodies...

Primary Care Physician

  • Sunset, LA (21 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sunset, LA (21 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 45+ days ago

Graduate Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Board Certification (Or board eligible) Active, non-probationary, unrestricted State License Active DEA license US work authorization Someone who embodies...

Hospitalist

  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 45+ days ago

Hospitalist Lafayette, LA, United States JOB DESCRIPTION The Staff Physician provides direct patient care in an effort to ensure that patient health care needs are met at all times in both an inpatient...

Physician - Internal/Family Medicine

  • Youngsville, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Youngsville, LA
  • 60+ days ago

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician near Youngsville, Louisiana at Ochsner Lafayette General Outpatient Clinic....

Physician - Family/Internal Medicine

  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 60+ days ago

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician near Carencro, Louisiana at Ochsner Lafayette General Outpatient Clinic....

Physician

  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 60+ days ago

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician in Lafayette, Louisiana at Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics....

Family and General Practitioner (Notional Opportunity)

  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 90+ days ago

Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited medical school in which an MD degree was earned. 3 years of post-qualification experience as a Physician in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Family...

Physician- Palliative Medicine

  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 90+ 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,...

Physician-General Anesthesiologist-Lafayette, LA

  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 90+ 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,...

Physician - Ortho Foot & Ankle

  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (11 miles from Youngsville, LA)
  • 90+ 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,...

Demographic Data for Youngsville, LA

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Youngsville, LA

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

$238,000


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Youngsville, LA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
56.4%
Master's Degree
17.8%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
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 Youngsville, 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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