General Practitioner Jobs in Alvin, TX

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 Medicine- Kelsey-Seybold clinic, Aliana

  • Pearland, TX (11 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pearland, TX (11 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 3 hours ago

Kelsey-Seybold, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Physician - Family Medicine to join our team in Pearland, TX....

Physician (Primary Care)

  • Texas City, TX (21 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Texas City, TX (21 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 10 hours ago

He/she will provide comprehensive primary care and preventative care to primary care patients, under the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model....

Physician / Family Practice / Texas / Any / Family Medicine

  • Friendswood, TX (9 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Friendswood, TX (9 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Medicine is required- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- Must be actively registered or eligible to register with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)- Must...

Physician / Surgery - Trauma / Texas / Locum Tenens / Locums Traumatic

  • Clute, TX (24 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clute, TX (24 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Traumatic Brain Injury/General Medicine physician needed for locums in TexasSpecialty: Surgery-Trauma/General MedicineCoverage dates: ASAP-OngoingLocated near Clute, TXIf you are interested in...

Physician / Texas / Permanent / Physician - Laborist in Texas Job

  • Webster, TX (12 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Webster, TX (12 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Are you a Laborist physician, searching for your next exciting locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Houston, Texas just be the opportunity for you!...

Physician / Texas / Locum tenens / Locums Traumatic Brain

  • Clute, TX (24 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clute, TX (24 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

General Medicine/Traumatic Brain Injury physician needed for a locum practice in Texas Coverage dates: ASAP - Ongoing Willing to accept these specialties: Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R Exams are...

Physician / Surgery - Neurological / Texas / Permanent / Physician

  • Webster, TX (12 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Webster, TX (12 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

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

Physician / Hospitalist / Texas / Locum Tenens / Locum Tenens OB

  • Manvel, TX (8 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manvel, TX (8 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Take advantage of this chance to bring your OB Hospitalist expertise to a collaborative, patient-centered environment near Manvel, TX!...

Physician (Primary Care)

  • Texas City, TX (21 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Texas City, TX (21 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit...

Family Practice-Without OB (Physician #)

  • Texas City, TX (21 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Texas City, TX (21 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Primary care as appropriate and within scope of practice/privileging Provide comprehensive primary care services, including women s health to a defined panel of patients Work with clinic...

Part-Time Physician for Patient Flow Center, Hospital Medicine-3

  • Pasadena, TX (20 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (20 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Provides consultation services in collaboration with attending or primary care provider....

Hospital Medicine Physician Opening @ Pearland Hospital

  • Pearland, TX (11 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pearland, TX (11 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Provides consultation services in collaboration with attending or primary care provider....

Part-Time Physician for Patient Flow Center, Hospital Medicine

  • West University Place, TX (24 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • West University Place, TX (24 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Provides consultation services in collaboration with attending or primary care provider....

Part-Time Physician for Patient Flow Center, Hospital Medicine-2

  • Pasadena, TX (20 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (20 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Provides consultation services in collaboration with attending or primary care provider....

Hospitalist - Greater Houston Area

  • Stafford, TX (24 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stafford, TX (24 miles from Alvin, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Provides consultation services in collaboration with attending or primary care provider....

Demographic Data for Alvin, TX

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Alvin, TX

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

$256,830


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Alvin, TX 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 Alvin, TX
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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