General Practitioner Jobs in Pottstown, 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/Family

  • Lansdale, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lansdale, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 4 hours ago

The Lansdale/North Pennsylvania area offers an exceptional quality of life, with quaint suburban towns, quality schools, a healthy economy, good jobs, abundant recreation and convenient access to...

Family Practice-Without OB (Physician #)

  • Douglassville, PA (6 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Douglassville, PA (6 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Tower Health Medical Group Family Medicine - Douglassville is seeking two Full Time Family Medicine Physician to join their team providing exceptional care in the ambulatory setting....

Hospitalist Physician

  • Exton, PA (15 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Exton, PA (15 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Medrina is a large, physician-owned practice that has been a national group for over 15 years. We are currently looking to add physicians to the team in our Exton, PA market! What Medrina Offers:...

Primary Care Physician Internal Medicine - ( Wyomissing, PA )

  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Primary Care Physician Internal Medicine - ( Wyomissing, PA ) Salary - USD $250,000 Our Medical Group Internal Medicine - Wyomissing is seeking a Full-Time Internal Medicine Physician to join their...

Wound Care Physician - Warrington, PA

  • Warrington, PA (24 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Warrington, PA (24 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Physician Full Time

  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Are you looking for an outpatient physician practice within a small team environment, but with the benefits and support a large organization can provide? Where daily patient care is...

Staff Physician

  • Souderton, PA (15 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Souderton, PA (15 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Practice, or Internal Medicine (w/ER or UC experience) Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family Professional appearance and attitude Active and current medical licensure in the state...

Physician

  • Bryn Mawr, PA (21 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bryn Mawr, PA (21 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Association (BMMSA) is hiring a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Endocrinologist to join our thriving, physician-owned endocrinology practice in Bryn Mawr, PA, just...

Family Practice - Without OB Physician. Job in Pottstown Gr8Jobs

  • Pottstown, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Pottstown, PA
  • 11 days ago

H1B visas and green card sponsorship About the role: Full-Time Family Medicine Physician Location: Limerick, PA The group currently has two other physicians on site Outpatient primary care in the clinic...

Primary Care Physician (Part time) - Horsham Family Practice - Ambler, Jefferson Health

  • Ambler, PA (21 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Ambler, PA (21 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Primary Care Physician (Part time) - Horsham Family Practice - Ambler, Jefferson Health Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health United States, Pennsylvania, Ambler 1116 Horsham Road (Show on...

Staff Physician

  • Lansdale, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Lansdale, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 16 days ago

Staff Physician Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health paid time off United States, Pennsylvania, Lansdale 100 Medical Campus (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 Job Details Jefferson Health is...

Physician - Family Medicine Core Faculty - Jefferson Abington

  • Lansdale, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Lansdale, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Clinically active in Family Medicine. American Board-Certified/Board Eligible in Family medicine from ABFM or AOBFM....

Primary Care Physician

  • East Norriton, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • East Norriton, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 19 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 Someone who embodies...

Hospitalist Job at Inhospital Physicians in East Norriton, PA

  • East Norriton, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • East Norriton, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Medicine or Family Medicine Experience in hospital medicine preferred EMR: Epic Hospital Size: 139-bed hospital ICU: 8 beds, Trauma Level 3, Tele-Critical Care (tele-CC) support available Census: Approximately...

Staff Physician - Medical Oncologist/ Hematologist

  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Penn State Health Medical Group Location : US:PA:Reading Work Type : Full Time FTE : 1.0 Shift : Day Hours : Varies Recruiter : Please contact Amber Winters at ... for additional information. Penn...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Pottstown, PA

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

$271,390


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Pottstown, PA 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 Pottstown, 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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