General Practitioner Jobs in Somerville, NJ

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 Nocturnist

  • Capital Health
  • Pennington, NJ (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Pennington, NJ (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Medicine or Family Medicine Current NJS License or ability to obtain one MD/DO Degree from approved medical school 3 + years of post-graduate training from an accredited family medicine or internal...

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Physician / Gynecology / New Jersey / Locum or Permanent / OBGYN Opening in North NJ - direct train to NYC - Robotics available Job

  • Britt Medical Search
  • Maplewood, NJ (23 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Maplewood, NJ (23 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Established OBGYN group is seeking to add an additional Board Certified/Board Eligible Ob/Gyn physician to their busy team. Call: 1:4 Team of 3 midwives and 2 PAs The practice has a long-standing...

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Pathology Physician

  • Palm Health Resources
  • Somerset, NJ (9 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (9 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Locum Pathologist Opportunity Surgical Pathology New Jersey A well-established hospital-based pathology program in New Jersey is actively seeking a Board-Certified Pathologist for ongoing locum...

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Pathology Physician

  • AMN Healthcare
  • Somerville, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Somerville, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Requirements Pathology Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $139.68 - $151.20 This facility is seeking a Pathology Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details...

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Physician MD or DO with Urgent Care/ER experience FULL TIME

  • American Family Care
  • Piscataway, NJ (10 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (10 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Practice, or Internal Medicine (w/ER or UC experience) Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family Professional appearance and attitude Active and current medical licensure in the state...

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Physician, Ambulatory Palliative Care

  • Dollar General
  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Medicine or Family Medicine required NJ licensed or eligible for licensure Strong communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated expertise in advance care planning and serious illness conversations...

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Physician/Pediatrics/New Jersey/Permanent/Perm - Physician

  • MD Staff, LLC
  • Hillside, NJ (23 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hillside, NJ (23 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

We are seeking a dedicated Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatrician to join a growing and dynamic multi-specialty group near Hillside, New Jersey. This is a permanent, Full time position...

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Podiatrist

  • Catalano Liefer Bruno & Russell
  • Kingston, NJ (13 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Kingston, NJ (13 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Podiatrist Department: Unassigned Department Location:, NJ START YOUR APPLICATION SURGICAL PODIATRIST NEEDED!! Full Time KINGSTON, NY OVERVIEW My client is seeking a full time Board Certified or...

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Physician, Ambulatory Palliative Care - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

  • Atlantic Health System
  • Summit, NJ (18 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Summit, NJ (18 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

The ideal candidate will have strong symptom management skills and provide services primarily in the outpatient setting, coordinating closely with primary care providers and specialists....

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Occupational Medicine Physician

  • AMN Healthcare
  • Woodbridge, NJ (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

.- 4 p.m Patients per day: 15-20 Practice Setting: Clinic Scope: Primary Care State Licensure: New Jersey State medical license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Board...

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Hospitalist (Day/Night Split) - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

  • Atlantic Health System
  • Summit, NJ (18 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Summit, NJ (18 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

As a Hospitalist with Atlantic Health, you will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team supported by well-established physicians, APPs, and knowledgeable support staff....

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Subacute Hospitalist Director

  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Candidate Requirements: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of NJ Additional training and/or certification in...

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Hospitalist Physician - Per Diem

  • Kennedy Medical Group, Practice, PC
  • Washington, NJ (21 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, NJ (21 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Medicine or Family Medicine Current New Jersey medical license (or eligibility to obtain) Active DEA and CDS registrations Prior hospitalist experience preferred Comfortable working independently and...

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Pediatric Hospitalist, PD, Morristown Medical Center

  • Sumitomo Pharma
  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between....

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Occupational Medicine Physician

  • Tandym Group
  • Woodbridge, NJ (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Occupational Medicine DOT certification Comfortable performing minor procedures and diagnostic tests Efficient in EMR documentation using Cority Strong interpersonal...

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Demographic Data for Somerville, NJ

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Somerville, NJ

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

$243,050


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Somerville, NJ 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 Somerville, NJ
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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