General Practitioner Jobs in Hitchcock, 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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Staff Physician

  • Texas City, TX (8 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Texas City, TX (8 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 23 hours ago

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we...

Physician / Family Practice / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Family

  • Friendswood, TX (18 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Friendswood, TX (18 miles from Hitchcock, 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 / Hospitalist - Nocturnist / Texas / Permanent / Nocturnist

  • Webster, TX (18 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Webster, TX (18 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 1 day ago

,Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine....

Physician / Psychiatry / Texas / Locum tenens / Psychiatrist Job

  • Alvin, TX (15 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alvin, TX (15 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Family oriented community mental health center in a southern Houston suburb seeking a BC or BE Psychiatrist for 2-3 days per week in an outpatient clinic. Monday-Friday with flexible hours, no...

Physician / Surgery - Neurological / Texas / Locum tenens / Physician

  • Webster, TX (18 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Webster, TX (18 miles from Hitchcock, 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 / Family Practice with OB / Texas / Locum Tenens / Family

  • Galveston, TX (14 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Galveston, TX (14 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 1 day ago

, family medicine....

Physician / Family Practice / Texas / Permanent / Family/Internal

  • Pearland, TX (24 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pearland, TX (24 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 1 day ago

on Musculoskeletal complaints and the Family/internal medicine Physician will provide:1.exams2.Joint Injections for the Knee3.Referrals4....

Physician Maternal Fetal Medicine - Bay Area CampusOB/GYN - Kelsey-Seybold

  • Webster, TX (18 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Webster, TX (18 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+...

Physician - Family Medicine- Kelsey-Seybold clinic, Aliana

  • Pearland, TX (24 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pearland, TX (24 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 2 days 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 (8 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Texas City, TX (8 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 3 days ago

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

Physician / Psychiatry / Texas / Permanent / Board Certified/Board

  • Galveston, TX (14 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Galveston, TX (14 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Board Certified/Board Eligible Adult Psychiatrist Needed Near Galveston, IN A well established practice is seeking a BC/BE Adult Psychiatrist to join our team and meet the growing demands for...

Physician / Critical Care / Texas / Locum tenens / Critical Care

  • Galveston, TX (14 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Galveston, TX (14 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 3 days ago

We have an urgent need for a physician with ICU experience for a correctional hospital in Galveston, TX starting ASAP. They will be working night shift 10p - 6a, Monday through Friday and there...

Physician / Family Practice / Texas / Any / Family Medicine

  • Friendswood, TX (18 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Friendswood, TX (18 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 3 days 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 / Psychiatry / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Board

  • Galveston, TX (14 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Galveston, TX (14 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Board Certified/Board Eligible Adult Psychiatrist Needed Near Galveston, IN A well established practice is seeking a BC/BE Adult Psychiatrist to join our team and meet the growing demands for...

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

  • Webster, TX (18 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Webster, TX (18 miles from Hitchcock, TX)
  • 3 days 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!...

Demographic Data for Hitchcock, TX

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Hitchcock, TX

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

$256,830


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Hitchcock, 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
2.8%
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 Hitchcock, 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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