General Practitioner Jobs in Wentzville, MO

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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Children's Surgery Center

Anesthesiolgist ( Medical or Dental )

1099 Contract - Medical or Dental Anesthesiologist for Children's Surgery Center for pediatric dental surgery. No call /No weekends! St. Louis MO but open to considering travel to location if not...

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Orthopedics Physician

  • SSM Health
  • Saint Charles, MO (21 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (21 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 11 hours ago

Our Physician Organization has over 300 employed physicians including a large primary care base which results in a strong referral network....

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Oncology - Radiation Physician

  • Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens
  • Bridgeton, MO (23 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bridgeton, MO (23 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Radiation Oncology Locums Job in St. Louis, Missouri We are working with a healthcare partner seeking a Radiation Oncology physician for locum tenens coverage. This opportunity offers structured...

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Physician - MD/DO - Primary Care

  • SSM Health
  • Town and Country, MO (18 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Town and Country, MO (18 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 3 days ago

care discipline New graduate or experienced provider welcomed SSM Health's healing legacy originated in St....

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Physician: Primary Care with Mercy Eureka, MO

  • Mercy
  • Eureka, MO (24 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Eureka, MO (24 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 12 days ago

Mercy Primary Care Highlights: Value-based primary care - time with patients, relationship building, quality incentives Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers to achieve professional satisfaction...

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Hospital Medicine Physician (PRN)

  • Sound Physicians
  • Lake Saint Louis, MO (3 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lake Saint Louis, MO (3 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications: Board-certified or eligible in family medicine or internal medicine....

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Locum Tenens Physician Radiation Oncology

  • Aya Healthcare
  • Hazelwood, MO (24 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hazelwood, MO (24 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 17 days ago

Aya Locums has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Radiation Oncology in Bridgeton, Missouri. This is a 21 week contract position that requires at least one year of experience.

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Physician - MD/DO - Pediatric Hospitalist

  • SSM Health
  • Bridgeton, MO (23 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 21 days ago
  • Bridgeton, MO (23 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 21 days ago

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Community Description:About: SSM Health DePaul Hospital: BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist - ED & Nursery - St....

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Hospitalist Job in Saint Peters, Missouri

  • TeamHealth Barnes - Jewish St. Peters Hospital
  • O Fallon, MO (8 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 22 days ago
  • O Fallon, MO (8 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 22 days ago

Due to growth, TeamHealth is expanding our established hospital medicine program at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital in St. Peters, Missouri, a desirable suburb of the St. Louis metro, and is...

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Daytime Hospitalist In St. Peters, MO

  • TeamHealth
  • Saint Peters, MO (17 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 24 days ago
  • Saint Peters, MO (17 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 24 days ago

For 35 years, Barnes-Jewish St. Peter's Hospital has been providing award-winning, accessible care to St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties in Missouri. St. Peter's offers a comprehensive range...

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Physician - MD/DO - Urgent Care

  • SSM Health
  • O Fallon, MO (8 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 25 days ago
  • O Fallon, MO (8 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 25 days ago

SSM Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Medicine to join our Urgent Care team at our newest facility at the Streets of Caledonia in O'Fallon, MO....

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Physician - MD/DO - Hospice and Palliative Care

  • SSM Health
  • Wentzville, MO
  • 26 days ago
  • Wentzville, MO
  • 26 days ago

At SSM Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Our Missouri Region is seeking a Hospice Physician to join our compassionate team. This role offers flexible...

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Hospital Medicine Physician

  • Sound Physicians
  • Saint Charles, MO (21 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (21 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: Board-certified or eligible in family medicine or internal medicine. All levels of experience considered....

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Physician-Sign on Bonus $25,000

  • GoHealth Urgent Care
  • Eureka, MO (24 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Eureka, MO (24 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Med/Peds Active state medical license 2 years of post-residency clinical experience, ideally in an urgent care or emergency medicine setting Experience treating patients...

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Physician - Primary Care - Cottleville

  • St Luke's Hospital of Chesterfield MO
  • Saint Peters, MO (17 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Peters, MO (17 miles from Wentzville, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

We are actively recruiting board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine and Family Medicine physicians to join our team in St. Louis' thriving western and southern suburbs....

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Wentzville, MO

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

$303,890


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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Wentzville, MO 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 Wentzville, MO
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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