General Practitioner Jobs in Columbia, SC

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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Collaborating Physician (1099) - Part time - Remote

  • HarmonyCares
  • Columbia, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 12 days ago

Headquartered out of Troy, Michigan, HarmonyCares operates home-based primary care practices in 14 states....

Remote Part Time

Locum Tenens PA - Hospitalist Position in SC

  • CompHealth
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 hours ago

Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings....

In Person Contract

Family Practice - Without OB Physician

  • MUSC Health
  • Cayce, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cayce, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 1 day ago

MUSC Healthis seeking Full time BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physiciansto join a brand-new primary care clinic opening next year in Cayce, SC....

In Person

Academic Bone Marrow and Cellular Therapy Transplant Physician (NTT)

  • University of Missouri System
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago

Hiring Department Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology Job Description The University of Missouri, Division of Hematology and Oncology is seeking full-time faculty to join...

In Person

Academic Reproductive, Endocrinology, & Infertility Physician (NTT)

  • University of Missouri System
  • Columbia, SC
  • 11 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 11 days ago

Hiring Department Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health Job Description The University of Missouri's School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's...

In Person

Academic Hospitalist Physician (NTT)

  • University of Missouri System
  • Columbia, SC
  • 11 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 11 days ago

Hiring Department Department of Medicine Job Description The School of Medicine is excited to announce an opening for a Academic Hospitalist Physician within the Department of Medicine....

In Person

Physician - Palliative Medicine

  • Prisma Health
  • Columbia, SC
  • 15 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 15 days ago

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary The Prisma Health Physician is responsible for the provision of quality medical services to patients of Prisma...

In Person

PRN Physician

  • Marathon Health
  • Columbia, SC
  • 16 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 16 days ago

Medicine, or Internal Medicine and Pediatrics CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date Pay Range: $110.00 - $135.00/hr The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the...

In Person

Academic PM&R Spinal Cord Injury Physician (NTT)

  • University of Missouri System
  • Columbia, SC
  • 19 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 19 days ago

Hiring Department Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Job Description Job Description: Duties include leadership as the medical program director of the Joint Commission Advanced...

In Person

Physician, Pathology

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Columbia, SC
  • 20 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 20 days ago

VISN 7 Pathology and Laboratory medicine at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center seeks a Board-certified pathologist in anatomic and clinical pathology. The successful candidate will report to the chief of...

In Person

Academic General Urology Surgery Physician (NTT)

  • University of Missouri System
  • Columbia, SC
  • 29 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 29 days ago

Hiring Department Department of Surgery Job Description The University of Missouri Department of Surgery, Division of Urologic Surgery is seeking a Urologist to join their high-volume practice at...

In Person

Academic Advanced Endoscopy Physician (NTT)

  • University of Missouri System
  • Columbia, SC
  • 29 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 29 days ago

Candidates will be evaluated on: board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology with added training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy and expertise in EUS, ERCP and EMR....

In Person

Academic Thoracic Surgery Physician (NTT)

  • University of Missouri System
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Hiring Department Department of Surgery Job Description The Department of Surgery is seeking a dynamic candidate to further expand the Section of Thoracic Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic...

In Person

Physician - Hospitalist- Nocturnist - Columbia - PT

  • Prisma Health
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Columbia Department 32601000 Hospitalists Columbia-Practice Operations Share your talent with us!...

In Person Part Time

Collaborating Physician CHA (1099) - Part time

  • HarmonyCares
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Headquartered out of Troy, Michigan, HarmonyCares operates home-based primary care practices in 14 states....

In Person Part Time

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Columbia, SC

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

$232,560


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC
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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