General Practitioner Jobs in Louisiana

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-1

  • ChenMed
  • Metairie, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 7 days ago

Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty is preferred....

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Primary Care Physician

  • ChenMed
  • Westwego, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Westwego, 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...

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Physician - NICU Hospitalist

  • Ochsner Health System
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago

Ochsner Children's includes: More than 85 primary care pediatricians and 290+ subspecialists across 27 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi....

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Physician/Critical Care/Louisiana/Permanent/Physician

  • VISTA Staffing Solutions
  • Covington, LA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 2 hours ago

Are you a Pulmonology/Critical Care physician searching for your next permanent position? This opportunity with one of VISTA s healthcare partners in Louisiana may be the perfect fit. Opportunity...

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Pain Fellowship Program Director/Interventional Pain Physician

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
  • Metairie, LA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 10 hours 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,...

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Physician - Critical Care Anesthesiology Section Head

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 10 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 10 hours 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,...

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Cardiology - Noninvasive Physician

  • CI Health Group, LLC
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 12 hours ago

Non-Invasive Cardiology Locum Tenens Seeking a Non Invasive Cardiologist for a locum tenens assignment in Baton Rouge, LA. Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient Schedule: Full-time (2 weeks minimum)...

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Family Practice - Without OB Physician

  • CI Health Group, LLC
  • LA
  • 13 hours ago
  • LA
  • 13 hours ago

Medical Directorship Opportunity with a Brand New Community Health Center Guaranteed Base + Encounters = $400,000 Earning Potential Outpatient only, 4.5-day work week Average 15-18 patients per...

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Neurology - Stroke Physician

  • Curative
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 14 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 14 hours ago

The Stroke Program within the Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences is a Joint-Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. The successful candidate will join this multidisciplinary team....

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Hospitalist Physician

  • SMH INNOVATIONS
  • LA
  • 14 hours ago
  • LA
  • 14 hours ago

Looking for multiple Hospitalists and Nocturnists, for staffing in Louisiana, Tennessee, Georgia, and more! As Recruiter at SMH Innovations, I am seeking out providers interested in locums work!...

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Physician - Primary Care Physician

  • CHRISTUS Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 19 hours ago

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Alexandria, Louisiana is seeking a Full time board certified or board eligible Family Medicine Physician to join an outstanding program!...

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Hospitalist Physician

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago

Physician - Section Chief Hospitalist Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, Chief Hospitalist...

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Family Practice - Without OB Physician

  • VieMed Healthcare Staffing
  • Jena, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Jena, LA
  • 1 day ago

Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Pediatrics Experience working in correctional, detention, or residential healthcare settings Bilingual in English and Spanish Experience with electronic...

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Physician/Critical Care/Louisiana/Locum or Permanent/Physician

  • VISTA Staffing Solutions
  • Covington, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 1 day ago

Are you a Pulmonology/Critical Care physician searching for your next permanent position? This opportunity with one of VISTA s healthcare partners in Louisiana may be the perfect fit. Opportunity...

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Physician / Hospitalist / Louisiana / Permanent / OB Hospitalist - Locums - Louisiana Job

  • MPLT Healthcare
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago

for Hospitalists Learn more about Hospitalists....

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Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Louisiana

This is the average annual salary for General Practitioner jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
55.6%
Master's Degree
18.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
High School or GED
3.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
Associate's Degree
2.9%
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 Louisiana
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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