General Practitioner Jobs in Rhode Island

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 (Regular Ft) (Associate Chief of Emergency Services)

  • Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago

medicine residents on rotation to do the same....

Physician - Hospitalist - Nocturnist in Rhode Island

  • Westerly, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Westerly, RI
  • 3 days ago

Are you a Hospitalist searching for your next exciting locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Rhode Island might just be the opportunity for you!...

Virtual Home Hospitalist, UMass Memorial Health Hospital at Home

  • Newport, RI
  • 5 days ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 5 days ago

BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine 4. BLS and ACLS certification Experience/Skill: Required: 1. Recent inpatient level acute care experience 2....

Administrative/CEO Physician

  • Providence, RI
  • 7 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 7 days ago

care experience required 3-5 years of clinical management experience BE/BC: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine Providence, Rhode Island Rhode Island boasts natural beauty, abundant...

Physician

  • Providence, RI
  • 9 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 9 days ago

Other information: Minimum Qualifications : Requires a minimum of a U.S. medical degree or foreign equivalent Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and eligibility for a Rhode Island...

Primary Care Physician needed for Outpatient Position in Providence, RI

  • Providence, RI
  • 9 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 9 days ago

HealthPlus Staffing is assisting a FQHC in the Providence, RI area on their search for a Primary Care Physician to join their team....

Physician (Regular Ft) Infectious Diseases

  • Providence, RI
  • 9 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities may include: Rotation on inpatient ID service to see and staff consults from our hospitalist teams, surgical team, and ICU staff....

Inpatient Hospitalist Physician - No Weekends, No Calls

  • Providence, RI
  • 12 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 12 days ago

Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or a relevant specialty. Active and unrestricted medical license in the state(s) where services will be rendered....

Medical Director/Hospitalist Physician - No Weekends - No Calls

  • Providence, RI
  • 14 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 14 days ago

Boardcertification or eligibility in Internal Medicine,Family Medicine or arelevant specialty. Activeand unrestricted medical license in the state(s) where services will berendered...

Physician (Staff Anesthesiologist) Open Continuous Announcement

  • Providence, RI
  • 16 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 16 days ago

Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) a student loan payment reimbursement program. Must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit...

Primary Care Physician

  • Cranston, RI
  • 17 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 17 days ago

, family practice, family medicine...

Outpatient Primary Care Physician With Care New England - Design Your Practice

  • Providence, RI
  • 21 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 21 days ago

Status: Full TimeShift: DaysSchedule: OtherOutpatient Primary Care, Design Your Practice at Top 10 Rated Employer Due to the unprecedented demand for primary care in the state of Rhode Island, a leading...

Hospitalist Physician. Job in Providence Gr8Jobs

  • Providence, RI
  • 23 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 23 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 Providence, RI market! What Medrina...

Physician (General) (Bhddh)

  • Burrillville, RI
  • 23 days ago
  • Burrillville, RI
  • 23 days ago

Required Qualifications for Appointment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques in the field of internal medicine/family medicine, a medical...

Physician

  • Warwick, RI
  • 24 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 24 days ago

Evidence of board eligibility/certification is required in an appropriate primary care specialty (Internal medicine or family medicine) by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American...

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

Moving to Rhode Island? Find some basic demographic data about Rhode Island below.


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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Rhode Island

This is the average annual salary for General Practitioner jobs in Rhode Island as reported by the BLS.

$244,270


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
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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