General Practitioner Jobs in Wahpeton, ND

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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Family Practice - Without OB Physician. Job in Wahpeton Gr8Jobs

  • Wahpeton, ND
  • 22 days ago
  • Wahpeton, ND
  • 22 days ago

Headquartered in the heart of the Upper Midwest, we have been a pioneer in health care for more than 120 years.DETAILS:- Outpatient Practice includes 3 MDs and 7APPs- Opportunity to join the hospitalist...

Family Practice - Without OB Physician. Job in Fergus Falls Gr8Jobs

  • Fergus Falls, MN (24 miles from Wahpeton, ND)
  • 22 days ago
  • Fergus Falls, MN (24 miles from Wahpeton, ND)
  • 22 days ago

hospitalist and nursing home rounds, as desiredJoin a team of 13 primary care providers, 2 Family Medicine/OB physicians, and 1 OB/GYN physicians on main campusOB deliveries/year averaging 325 births...

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician. Job in Breckenridge Gr8Jobs

  • Breckenridge, MN (7 miles from Wahpeton, ND)
  • 24 days ago
  • Breckenridge, MN (7 miles from Wahpeton, ND)
  • 24 days ago

Responsibilities We are seeking a Psychiatrist to join CHI St. Francis Health in Breckenridge, Minnesota! CHI St. Francis Health is a leader in health care offering medical services for over a...

Family Practice - Sports Medicine Physician. Job in Fergus Falls Gr8Jobs

  • Fergus Falls, MN (24 miles from Wahpeton, ND)
  • 25 days ago
  • Fergus Falls, MN (24 miles from Wahpeton, ND)
  • 25 days ago

Are you a Sports Family Medicine physician, searching for your next perm position?...

In-Home Health - Physician (Per Diem) -Fergus Falls MN

  • Fergus Falls, MN (24 miles from Wahpeton, ND)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fergus Falls, MN (24 miles from Wahpeton, ND)
  • 30+ days ago

. - M.L., MD The primary care physician gets a snapshot of a person in an office setting, but with Signify Health, we see things like the number of steps to enter their home, the state of disrepair...

PHYSICIAN - Pediatrics, Wahpeton, ND

  • Wahpeton, ND
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wahpeton, ND
  • 90+ days ago

Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics (1 PNP) Physicians and APPs....

PHYSICIAN - Family Medicine (OB optional) - Wahpeton, ND

  • Wahpeton, ND
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wahpeton, ND
  • 90+ days ago

Family Medicine (OB Optional) Wahpeton, ND PRACTICE SPECIFICS Outpatient practice: no inpatient/hospitalist coverage required Highly-engaged Primary Care team currently consisting of 2 MD's and 5 advanced...

Demographic Data for Wahpeton, ND

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Wahpeton, ND

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

$266,220


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Wahpeton, ND 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 Wahpeton, ND
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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