General Practitioner Jobs in Bethlehem, 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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Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician

  • St. Luke's University Health Network
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 21 hours ago

Lukes University Health Network youll enjoy: Highly competitive base salary with incentive plan Strong support from our Primary Care Physicians for referrals Sign on bonus and relocation assistance...

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Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

  • Onsite Neonatal Partners
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 22 hours ago

About the role: Onsite Neonatal at St. Luke s University Health Network in Allentown, PA, provides daytime in-house coverage with no on-call commitment. Our pediatricians are an integral part of...

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Physician/Family Practice/Pennsylvania/Locum tenens/Primary

  • AMN Healthcare
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 5 days ago

, family practice, family medicine...

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Academic/Faculty/Research Physician

  • WhiteCap Search
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Medicine physician to join their Internal Medicine Residency Program as a faculty member in Allentown, PA....

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Hospitalist Physician - Per Diem

  • Kennedy Medical Group, Practice, PC
  • Washington, NJ (22 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, NJ (22 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Medicine or Family Medicine Current New Jersey medical license (or eligibility to obtain) Active DEA and CDS registrations Prior hospitalist experience preferred Comfortable working independently and...

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Sports Medicine Physician

  • Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 18 days ago

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a...

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Per Diem Hospice Physician

  • Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 26 days ago

care and specialty physicians, and 22 outpatient health centers....

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Nocturnist Hospitalist

  • St. Lukes University Health Network
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 27 days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 27 days ago

St. Luke's University Health Network, the region's largest, most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals has an excellent opportunity for a...

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Hospitalist

  • St. Lukes University Health Network
  • Sellersville, PA (15 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Sellersville, PA (15 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 27 days ago

Department of Health and Human Services as the #1 health system in the nation for quality, safety, and patient experience has an excellent opportunity for a Hospitalist to join our dedicated team of...

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Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician

  • Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Nazareth, PA (12 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nazareth, PA (12 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience....

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Hospitalist Physician (Hybrid)

  • Kennedy Medical Group, Practice, PC
  • Washington, NJ (22 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, NJ (22 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Completion of an accredited residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and excellent communication skills....

Hybrid

Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

  • CO30 St Lukes Physician Group Inc
  • Phillipsburg, NJ (14 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Phillipsburg, NJ (14 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to...

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Palliative Care Physician

  • St. Lukes University Health Network
  • Hellertown, PA (3 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hellertown, PA (3 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

St. Luke's University Health Network, the region's largest, most established health system and one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals is seeking a full-time board-certified/board-eligible...

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Physician-Virtua Primary Care-Sewell

  • Virtua Medical Group, PA
  • Washington, NJ (22 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, NJ (22 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Virtua Medical Group is conveniently located across four counties in Southern New Jersey, offering internal medicine, primary care, urgent care, and a wide range of medical and surgical specialties....

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PHYSICIAN--Spine Institute

  • Orthopaedic Associates of Allentown
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Allentown, PA 18104Position Type: Full TimeSpine Surgeon – Physician Job Title: Spine Surgeon Physician Department: Orthopaedics Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania...

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Demographic Data for Bethlehem, PA

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Bethlehem, PA

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

$266,450


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Bethlehem, PA 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 Bethlehem, 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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