General Practitioner Jobs in Altoona, PA

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 / Family Practice / Pennsylvania / Permanent / Primary Care Physician For Op Practice Roug

  • Ebensburg, PA (18 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Ebensburg, PA (18 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

/ Primary care physician for OP practice rougEnterprise Medical Recruiting is assisting a health system in Ebensburg, PA with the recruitment of a BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician...

Hospitalist Opening In Pa Between Pittsburgh & Harrisburg

  • Altoona, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 4 days ago

Hospitalist Service offers an exciting hospital medicine career opportunity for a BC/BE internal or family medicine physician in a well-established and dynamic program.The service is currently comprised...

Pediatric Hospitalist Opening In West Central Pa

  • Altoona, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 4 days ago

Seeking BE/BC Pediatric Hospitalist to join talented team. 14 shifts per monthCovering neonatal patients7on/7off24-hour in-house is not required during the 7-day weekNeonatal NPs provide in-house night...

Pediatric Hospitalist Job in Altoona, Pennsylvania

  • Altoona, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 6 days ago

Pediatric Hospitalist opportunity just 2 hours East of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....

The Health System's medical staff is comprised of approximately 400 primary care physicians and specialists....

Primary Care Physician (PCP) DC- Expert

  • Ebensburg, PA (18 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Ebensburg, PA (18 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 26 days ago

medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, or certification in the osteopathic field of general practice....

Hospitalist Physician

  • Altoona, PA
  • 27 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 27 days ago

Locums Job ID 148548 HOSPITALIST Hospitalist Physician JOB DETAILS This facility is seeking a Hospitalist Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need....

Hospitalist

  • Altoona, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 90+ days ago

Hospitalist - REQUIREMENTS Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)....

Physician

  • Ebensburg, PA (18 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ebensburg, PA (18 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

We are currently seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team at Ebensburg Center located in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania....

Demographic Data for Altoona, PA

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Altoona, PA

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

$256,830


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Altoona, PA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
56.4%
Master's Degree
17.8%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
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 Altoona, PA
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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