General Practitioner Jobs in Shrewsbury, 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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Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

  • Cross Country Locums
  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Work Dates Needed: ASAP through Dec 31, 2026 Preferred Schedule: Full time; Monday - Friday; 8:30am to 4:30pm. No Call Worksite Setting: Inpatient/Hospital. Scope of Work: Inpatient unit for...

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Fitchburg, MA - Primary Care Physician (full time)

  • UMass Memorial Health
  • Fitchburg, MA (20 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (20 miles from Shrewsbury, 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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Sutton, MA- Internal Medicine - Primary Care Physician (full time)

  • UMass Memorial Health
  • Sutton, MA (10 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sutton, MA (10 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Medicine Primary Care Schedule: Full Time 1.0 FTE UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks a new Internal Medicine 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 (16 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (16 miles from Shrewsbury, 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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Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

  • Tenet Healthcare
  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatric Hospitalist to join our hospital-employed team providing high-quality inpatient psychiatric care in a collaborative, supportive environment....

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Physician / Internal Medicine / Massachusetts / Locum or Permanent / Primary Care Physician opportunities just west of Boston, MA - full and part-time available Job

  • Britt Medical Search
  • Framingham, MA (14 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (14 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Seeking multiple BE/BC Internal Medicine Physicians to talented teams in 2 locations - one 30 minutes west of Boston and the other 1 hour west. M-F 8-5 No weekend, second, or third shifts....

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Physician / Family Practice / Massachusetts / Locum or Permanent / Family Medicine opportunities just west of Boston, MA - full and part-time available Job

  • Britt Medical Search
  • Framingham, MA (14 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (14 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Seeking multiple BE/BC Family Medicine Physicians to talented teams in 2 locations - one 30 minutes west of Boston and the other 1 hour west. M-F 8-5 No weekend, second, or third shifts....

In Person Part Time

Physician / Family Practice / Massachusetts / Locum or Permanent / Family Medicine PA-C opening in Framingham, MA Job

  • Britt Medical Search
  • Framingham, MA (14 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (14 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Seeking Family Medicine Physician Assistants to talented teams in 2 locations - one 30 minutes west of Boston and the other 1 hour west. M-F 8-5 No weekend, second, or third shifts....

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Physician / Internal Medicine / Massachusetts / Locum or Permanent / Primary Care Physician opening SE of Worcester, MA - full and part-time available Job

  • Britt Medical Search
  • Milford, MA (13 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milford, MA (13 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Seeking multiple BE/BC Internal Medicine Physicians to join team SE of Worcester, MA. M-F 8-5 No weekend, second, or third shifts....

In Person Part Time

Physician / Family Practice / Massachusetts / Locum or Permanent / Primary Care Physician opening SE of Worcester, MA - full and part-time available Job

  • Britt Medical Search
  • Milford, MA (13 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milford, MA (13 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Seeking multiple BE/BC Family Medicine Physicians to join team SE of Worcester, MA. M-F 8-5 No weekend, second, or third shifts....

In Person Part Time

Physician / Family Practice / Rhode Island / Locum or Permanent / Primary Care Physician opportunity just north of Providence, RI - Partnership Track Job

  • Britt Medical Search
  • Woonsocket, RI (22 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI (22 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Seeking a BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician who is intrinsically motivated to provide excellent care to older adults just north of Providence, Rhode Island....

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INTERNAL MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN Washington Street - Auburn practice

  • UMass Memorial Health Care
  • Auburn, MA (9 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Auburn, MA (9 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Time 1.0 FTE UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks a new Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician to join our busy practice....

In Person Full Time

Oncology - Radiation Physician

  • Aequor Healthcare , LLC
  • Fitchburg, MA (20 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (20 miles from Shrewsbury, 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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Hospice Physician Designee

  • Gentiva Hospice
  • Auburn, MA (9 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Auburn, MA (9 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Board certification in a specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably primary care. Current and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state....

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Spencer Internal Medicine/Pediatrics -Primary Care Physician

  • UMass Memorial Health
  • Spencer, MA (14 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Spencer, MA (14 miles from Shrewsbury, 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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Demographic Data for Shrewsbury, MA

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Shrewsbury, MA

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

$246,360


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury, 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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