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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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Cranston, RI

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 hour ago

The locum will provide bread and butter primary care to psych patients- diagnosis/follow ups....

Physician - Hospitalist/Nocturnist

  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 2 days ago

Board certified or Board eligible, Internal Medicine 3. Current RI Medical License - MD or DO (or in process) 4. Unrestricted Current DEA Registration 5. Clean background 6....

Physician (General) (Bhddh)

  • Burrillville, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Burrillville, RI
  • 2 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...

Board certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine.Leadership experience in primary care or ACO preferred.Proven leadership, advocacy, planning, and organizational skills.Exceptional...

Physician (Regular Ft) Primary Care

  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago

Additional Requirement: At least one year of experience in Primary Care. Preferred Experience: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine....

ACO Medical Director & Primary Care Physician- Rhode Island

  • Warwick, RI
  • 5 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 5 days ago

care office is Supported by Residents, medical assistants, office manager, and virtual scribes plus other great support programs Position breakdown: 50 % outpatient primary care with dedicated patient...

Physician (Regular Ft) Primary Care

  • Providence, RI
  • 6 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 6 days ago

Additional Requirement: At least one year of experience in Primary Care. Preferred Experience: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine....

Primary Care Physician

  • West Warwick, RI
  • 7 days ago
  • West Warwick, RI
  • 7 days ago

Primary Care Physician NEW!!...

Federally qualified community health center close to Boston is seeking a Family Medicine physician. Adult patients only, no Pediatrics. No hospital responsibilities. Outpatient only!...

Physician (CHIEF HOSPITALIST)

  • Providence, RI
  • 11 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 11 days ago

Preferred Experience: Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine....

Nephrology - Hospitalist

  • Wakefield, RI
  • 12 days ago
  • Wakefield, RI
  • 12 days ago

Care and Specialty provider offices in Cranston, Narragansett, Newport, and Wakefield....

Physician Hematology/Oncology

  • Wakefield, RI
  • 12 days ago
  • Wakefield, RI
  • 12 days ago

South County Medical Group is seeking to add a full-time physician to our Oncology/Hematology practice. South County Health is a CoC accredited Cancer Center and operates a radiation oncology...

Physician (CHIEF HOSPITALIST)

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

Preferred Experience: Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine....

If you have passion to dramatically improve patient s lives and enjoy working in a flexible, non-traditional, and progressive setting with other amazing people then look no further. We have...

Primary Care Physician

  • Warwick, RI
  • 13 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 13 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...

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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


Local
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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
56.4%
Master's Degree
17.7%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
High School or GED
3.7%
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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