General Practitioner Jobs in Las Cruces, NM

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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Radiology - Interventional Physician

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 5 hours ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 5 hours ago

Interventional Radiologist Las Cruces, NM Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Type: Inpatient/Outpatient Radiology Coverage Type: No Call A facility in Las Cruces, NM is seeking an Interventional...

Physician- Current, Permanent Employees of El Paso VA Health Care System

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 1 day ago

Medicine Family Medicine Geriatrics Gynecology Primary Care Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Gastroenterology Orthopedics Psychiatry Radiology Surgery Urology Cardiology Pulmonology Sleep Medicine...

Physician 22-03

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 1 day ago

Job Requirements: Provides direct primary care medical services to La Clinica De Familia patients....

Physician 25-03

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 1 day ago

Job Requirements: Provides direct primary care medical services to La Clinica De Familia patients....

Physician (Family Practice)/ Supervisory Physician (Family Practice)

  • White Sands Missile Range, NM (15 miles from Las Cruces, NM)
  • 10 days ago
  • White Sands Missile Range, NM (15 miles from Las Cruces, NM)
  • 10 days ago

Practice, Family Medicine) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years....

Part Time Physician

  • Chaparral, NM (21 miles from Las Cruces, NM)
  • 15 days ago
  • Chaparral, NM (21 miles from Las Cruces, NM)
  • 15 days ago

or Osteopathic Internal Medicine); or admissibility to an internal medicine or family medicine Specialty examination as evidenced by a written statement from the Secretary of the American Board of Family...

Pediatric Hospitalist

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Specialty : Pediatric Hospitalist Hospital Location : Roswell, NM Dates : December 27 @ 7am -December 29 @ 7am Certified : Boarded or Truly Board Eligible Duties : Pediatric On Call for OB/Peds, ER...

Physician - Hematology Oncology in New Mexico

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Are you a Hematology and Oncology Physician searching for your next exciting locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTAs healthcare partners in New Mexico might be the perfect fit!...

Podiatrist - Las Cruces, NM

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Podiatrist - Las Cruces, NM Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person Salary: $150,000–$180,000/year (Negotiable) Position Overview We seeks a Board-Certified Podiatrist to provide comprehensive foot and...

Clinical Trials - PI - Physician (MD/DO)

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Whether you're a seasoned Family Medicine physician or a specialist in Endocrinology, Neurology, or other area of medicine, your passion for improving patient outcomes is what matters most....

Physician

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 45+ days ago

Apply Now offering a family medicine (FM) fellowship in emergency medicine (EM)! Sponsored by TeamHealth in conjunction with SNMFMRP and Memorial Medical Center....

Demographic Data for Las Cruces, NM

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Las Cruces, NM

This is the average annual salary for General Practitioner jobs in Las Cruces, NM as reported by the BLS.

$307,180


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Las Cruces, NM offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
56.3%
Master's Degree
18.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
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 Las Cruces, NM
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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