General Practitioner Jobs in Alto, MI

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-Hospitalist-Grand Rapids, Mi

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 8 hours ago

Medicine ResidencyLicense a Michigan MD/DOCertification a BLS (Basic Life Support)Certification a ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital: Right in the heart of Grand...

Geriatric Medicine Job at LTC Physician Care PC in Grand Rapids, MI

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements and Qualifications Experience in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics preferred Candidates must hold a valid and unrestricted medical license in Michigan....

Physician - Family Medicine - Byron Center, MI

  • Byron Center, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Byron Center, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Byron Center Family Medicine is seeking a BC/BE Family Medicine physician to join their busy practice. The practice is in Byron Center, MI just south of Grand Rapids....

Physician-Geriatrics- Home Based Primary Care-Grand Rapids, MI

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 3 days ago

A team-based, in-home primary care program which provides physician/advanced practice professionals, RN care managers, social workers, and medical assistants to 830 frail, elderly patients in a 10-county...

Hospitalist Job at Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, MI

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 4 days ago

As a Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician at Corewell Health West, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care....

Internist Job at LTC Physician Care PC in Grand Rapids, MI

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics is strongly preferred....

Telemedicine Physician - Womens Hormone Expert - Remote (MD/DO only)

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Obstetrics/Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and/or Hormone Replacement Therapy is preferred....

Remote Work

Physician - Adult Congenital Heart - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 7 days ago

The Karl and Patricia Betz Congenital Heart Center (CHC) at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (HDVCH) seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) physician to join...

Physician - Pediatric Newborn Hospitalist, Grand Rapids, MI (Casual)

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 9 days ago

On the same campus is Butterworth Hospital where approximately 8,000 babies are delivered annually, of which the majority are cared for by the newborn hospitalist team....

Perm - Physician - Maternal Fetal Medicine Grand Rapids, MI

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 11 days ago

ID: 52574120 Shift: Days Days + On call Description: Trinity Health Medical Group (THMG)is seeking a skilled and compassionate full time (1.0 FTE)Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM)Physician to join our...

Perm - Physician - Neonatology Grand Rapids, MI

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 11 days ago

ID: 51565744 Shift: Rotating Physician will work 7 days on/7 days off in Grand Rapids; followed by 7 days on/7 days off Description: Trinity Health Medical Group is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE)...

Perm - Physician - Movement Disorders Grand Rapids, MI

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 11 days ago

WeekendDescription:1 in 10 in-patient weekend call for general neurology (non-stroke) with other times covered by Neuro-hospitalist....

Physician - Classic Hematology/Benign Hematology - Adult Sickle Cell Focus Preferred - Grand Rapids, MI

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 12 days ago

The Cancer Care Service Line at Corewell Health (formerly known as Spectrum Health), a non-profit organization, is seeking a Classic Hematologist/Benign Hematologist with special interest in adult...

Physician - Family Medicine/IM-Peds - Rivertown - Grandville, MI

  • Grandville, MI (19 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Grandville, MI (19 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Rivertown IM-PEDS and Family Medicine is looking for skilled physician to join their busy practice caring for patients across the generational spectrum....

Hospitalist (Internal Medicine) - Grand Rapids, MI - PA/NP

  • Wyoming, MI (19 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Wyoming, MI (19 miles from Alto, MI)
  • 16 days ago

Hospitalist (Internal Medicine) - Grand Rapids, MI - PA/NP Wyoming, MI, United States | req10532 Posted on: 4/11/2025 Hospitalist (Internal Medicine) - Grand Rapids, MI - PA/NP Requisition #: req10532...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Alto, MI

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

$225,910


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Alto, MI 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 Alto, MI
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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