General Practitioner Jobs in Melville, 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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Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician. Job in Port Jefferson Gr8Jobs

  • Port Jefferson, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

Are you a Consultative Liaison Psychiatrist searching for your next perm position? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners minutes from Long Island might just be the opportunity for...

Family Practice - Without OB Physician. Job in Far Rockaway Gr8Jobs

  • Edgemere, NY (23 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Edgemere, NY (23 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

Rapidly growing, innovative company of community-based healthcare centers is currently seeking Primary Care Physicians in their Queens, NY location....

Radiology - Abdominal / Body Imaging - Physician - Huntington, NY

  • Huntington, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology...

Full-Time Hospitalist Physician NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Hospital Center

  • Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

**Qualifications** + MD degree + Board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine + Valid New York State License, DEA and Medicaid number We offer a faculty appointment with the Icahn School of Medical...

Physician Lead of Genesis Quality

  • Brentwood, NY (7 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brentwood, NY (7 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Work collaboratively with other Internal medicine, family medicine, womens health, MD, NP and PAs Oversee quality of the Infectious Disease programs Assist during AIDS institute and Ryan white grant...

Physician / Family Practice / New York / Permanent / Bilingual PC / UC / IM Family Practice Physicia. Job in Freeport Gr8Jobs

  • Freeport, NY (13 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Freeport, NY (13 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Life insurance, medical benefits, and a retirement package Background in PC, UC, or IM is ideal Primary care / urgent care / internal medicine position Fluency in Spanish is required Must be board certified...

Physician / Family Practice / New York / Locum or Permanent / Family Medicine Opportunity in Rye, NY. Job in Rye Gr8Jobs

  • Rye, NY (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rye, NY (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago

As we continue to grow, we are actively recruiting for BC/BE, NY-licensed family medicine physicians....

Physician / Family Practice / Connecticut / Permanent / Southern Connecticut Family Medicine 40 Mile. Job in Stamford Gr8Jobs

  • Stamford, CT (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago

A federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Fairfield County Connecticut is adding a Family Medicine physician to their team....

Physician / Family Practice / New York / Locum or Permanent / Physician-Primary Care Job. Job in Queens Gr8Jobs

  • Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from womens health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties....

Physician / Family Practice / New York / Permanent / Bilingual PC / UC / IM Family Practice Physicia. Job in Deer Park Gr8Jobs

  • Deer Park, NY (4 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Deer Park, NY (4 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Medical benefits, life insurance, and a retirement package Will train in vein ablation Background in PC, UC, or IM is ideal Primary care / urgent care / internal medicine position Must have a New York...

Physician / Oncology - Radiation / New York / Locum tenens / Radiation Oncology Locums Job in New Yo. Job in Elmhurst Gr8Jobs

  • Elmhurst, NY (24 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elmhurst, NY (24 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Radiation Oncology Locums Job in New York Immediate Coverage Jackson and Coker is partnered with a fantastic facility in New York that needs immediate Locums Radiation Oncology coverage. Please...

Pediatric Hospitalist

  • Stony Brook, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Pediatric Hospitalist, Hospitalist, Nicu, Picu, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatrician, Pediatrics, Pediatric Care, Child Care, Internal Medicine, Internal Care, Physician, Healthcare, Health Care,...

Academic Hospitalist, Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, OBGYN, General

  • Stony Brook, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

The Department's academic practice has a well-established history of excellence, and Stony Brook University Hospital is strongly committed to the hospitalist model....

Hospitalist-PD

  • Rockville Centre, NY (14 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockville Centre, NY (14 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 5 days ago

REQUIREMENTS: Licensed to practice medicine in New York State Board Certified or Board eligible within 3 years and predominantly trained in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine New resident graduates...

Physician (MD/DO) - Internal Medicine - $235,000 to $240,000 per year in Port Townsend, WA

  • Glen Cove, NY (12 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Glen Cove, NY (12 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Some physicians choose to live in the city for ease and convenience, but Port Townsend does not lack entertainment opportunities. Some of the best restaurants are located just a few minutes away...

Demographic Data for Melville, NY

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Melville, NY

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

$243,050


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Melville, NY offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
56.2%
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 Melville, 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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