General Practitioner Jobs in Far Rockaway, NY

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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Primary Care Physician [Spanish Required]

  • Oak Street Health
  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Graduate Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Board Certification (Or board eligible) Active, non-probationary, unrestricted State License Active DEA license US work authorization Bilingual Proficiency...

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Physician Leader Primary Care- Queens/Westchester County NY

  • HarmonyCares
  • Whitestone, NY (11 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Whitestone, NY (11 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Headquartered out of Troy, Michigan, HarmonyCares operates home-based primary care practices in 14 states....

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Primary Care Physician Needed in Midtown Manhattan

  • CompHealth
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • moments ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • moments ago

New York, NY, offers physicians an unparalleled professional landscape with world-renowned hospitals, cutting-edge medical research institutions, and diverse patient populations. The city's...

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Primary Care Physician for Concierge Practice Needed in Upper East Side NYC

  • CompHealth
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • moments ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • moments ago

New York, NY, offers physicians an unparalleled professional landscape with world-renowned hospitals, cutting-edge medical research institutions, and diverse patient populations. The city's...

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Brooklyn Practice Looking for a Primary Care Physician

  • CompHealth
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • moments ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • moments ago

Brooklyn, New York, offers physicians a dynamic and rewarding environment to live and practice medicine. Practicing in an urban area like Brooklyn grants access to extensive support and resources,...

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Downtown Manhattan Practice Seeking Primary Care Physician

  • CompHealth
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • moments ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • moments ago

New York, NY, offers physicians an unparalleled professional landscape with world-renowned hospitals, cutting-edge medical research institutions, and diverse patient populations. The city's...

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Physician

  • Skilled Wound Care
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • moments ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • moments ago

We're a leading national wound care physician group in New York, NY seeking motivated and driven Surgeons of all backgrounds, Family Medicine physicians, and Internal Medicine physicians to join our...

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Full time Adult Day Hospitalist 100% flexible schedule /Closed ICU for a hospital near Manhattan

  • National Coalition Of Healthcare Recruiters
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

New York (Physician/MD qualifications required) Hospitalist- Internal Medicine - 300 + Bed Hospital with closed ICU is looking for a full time Day Adult Hospitalist due to expansion....

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Pediatric Hospitalist-PD

  • St. Catherine of Siena
  • West Islip, NY (24 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • West Islip, NY (24 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

We are looking to add another Pediatric Hospitalist to our team of collaborative, caring career hospitalists....

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Hospitalist - Attending Physician

  • St. Catherine of Siena
  • Roslyn, NY (13 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Roslyn, NY (13 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, or Family Practice NYS license ACLS certified Excellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills Hospitalist experience a plus, but not required No procedures...

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Physician/Oncology - Radiation/New York/Locum tenens/Physician

  • BARTON ASSOCIATES
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

We are seeking a dedicated Radiation Oncologist to join our client's team in New York. Beginning Jun 24, 2026, this 180-day assignment involves a schedule of 8a-4p or 9a-5:30p, focusing on...

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Ophthalmology Physician

  • RecruitWell
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

need: vacancy Ability to work part-time or full-time If you work less than 20 hours a week, you'd need to cover your own malpractice insurance Multispecialty group - group employs subspecialists, primary...

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Academic/Faculty/Research Physician

  • Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Pediatrics- Outpatient Westchester County: Requirement: Board Certification in Pediatrics Start: May 1, 2019 Flexible part-time options are available! Looking for coverage 2-4 days/per week Clinic...

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Neonatal Pediatric Hospitalist - Physician - Mount Sinai Health System - Manhattan, NY

  • Mount Sinai Health Systems
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

This is an excellent opportunity both for career hospitalists and for recent residency graduates considering future training in neonatal-perinatal medicine....

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Allergy - Physician - Brooklyn Heights, NY

  • Mount Sinai Health Systems
  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

Description Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights, a multi-specialty practice in a state of the art facility, is currently seeking a full-time Allergist to join its practice in Downtown Brooklyn!...

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Demographic Data for Far Rockaway, NY

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Far Rockaway, NY

This is the average annual salary for General Practitioner jobs in Far Rockaway, NY as reported by the BLS.

$243,050


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Far Rockaway, NY 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 Far Rockaway, NY
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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