General Practitioner Jobs in Fitchburg, MA

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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Fitchburg, MA - Primary Care Physician (full time)

  • C340 UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc.
  • Lunenburg, MA (4 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Lunenburg, MA (4 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Care Schedule: Full Time 1.0 FTE UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks a Primary Care Physician to join our busy practice....

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Fitchburg, MA - Primary Care Physician (full time)

  • UMass Memorial Health
  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 1 day ago

Care Schedule: Full Time 1.0 FTE UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks a Primary Care Physician to join our busy practice....

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Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine) - Reliant Medical Group

  • United Health Group
  • Leominster, MA (4 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (4 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking Family Medicine Physician to join our team in Leominster, MA....

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Physician / Family Practice / Massachusetts / Locum or Permanent / Primary Care Physician opening north of Worcester, MA - Great Call, loan assistance Job

  • Britt Medical Search
  • Gardner, MA (9 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gardner, MA (9 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Medical Group is pleased to present an exciting opportunity for a Family Medicine Physician to join a well-established patient panel community practice....

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Oncology - Radiation Physician

  • Aequor Healthcare , LLC
  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 4 days ago

Hello! I am currently recruiting for a client in Fitchburg, MA. Please review the details below and reach out with any further questions or if you would be interested in moving forward with a...

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Spencer Internal Medicine/Pediatrics -Primary Care Physician

  • UMass Memorial Health
  • Spencer, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Spencer, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Spencer, MA Internal Medicine / Pediatrics Primary Care Physician (full time) Hiring Range: $240,000-275,000 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience...

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Hospitalist Job in Nashua, New Hampshire

  • Weatherby Healthcare
  • Nashua, NH (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details. Days and nights --...

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Hospitalist Job in Worcester, Massachusetts

  • Curare Physician Recruiting
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 12 days ago

A private Hospitalist groups that sits 45 minutes from downtown Boston is looking add a Nocturnist to its team of providers....

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HM Physician: Night Position in Marlborough, MA - One Opportunity Left!

  • UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital
  • Marlborough, MA (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Physician8 Total Physicians; 7on/7off2 Total APCs; 7on/7off12 Hour APC Coverage 2PM - 2AMEMR: EpicProcedures Required: NoManage Codes: YesICU: Intensivists until 5PM, on call after and TeleIcu onward with hospitalist...

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Locum Tenens Physician Neonatology

  • Aya Healthcare
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 17 days ago

Aya Locums has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Neonatology in Worcester, Massachusetts. This is a 13 week contract position that requires at least one year of experience.

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Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) - New Grad Pathways Mentorship Program - Reliant Medical Group

  • UnitedHealth Group Inc.
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 19 days ago

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking career-minded final-year Family Practice and Internal Medicine Residents to join our team in Worcester, MA....

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Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine) - Reliant Medical Group

  • UnitedHealth Group Inc.
  • Westborough, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Westborough, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 19 days ago

Required Qualifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Practice or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts Active DEA License...

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Primary Care Physician (IM/FM) Optum, Atrius Health Concord, MA

  • UnitedHealth Group Inc.
  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 19 days ago

Required Qualifications: BC/ BE in Internal Medicine, Family Practice or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts Active MCSR & DEA Compensation for this specialty...

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Primary Care Physician

  • Covenant Health - St. Joseph Healthcare
  • Nashua, NH (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Joseph Hospital is seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join our growing primary care team at our well-established Amherst Street practice in Nashua...

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Physician

  • Curana Health
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 27 days ago

Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Hospital Medicine Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of employment Active DEA License Proficiency with EMR Compassionate, intelligent...

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Demographic Data for Fitchburg, MA

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Fitchburg, MA

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

$246,360


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Fitchburg, MA 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 Fitchburg, MA
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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