General Practitioner Jobs in Gainesville, VA

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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Palliative Care Physician

  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 11 hours ago

The Division of Palliative Care is looking for a physician to provide consult services at our hospitals. Sign on bonus and relocation assistance eligible. Inova is consistently ranked a national...

Surgery Thoracic Physician

  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Specialization: Cardiothoracic Surgery Cardiovascular Surgery Job Summary: Reston Hospital Center is seeking cardiothoracic surgeons to support Northern Virginia s newest cardiothoracic surgery...

PRN Hospitalist APP

  • Amissville, VA (21 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Amissville, VA (21 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities include: Visiting bedside and answering questions Ordering tests, medications and treatments Communicating with patients, their families and their primary care physician on condition...

Physician / Gynecology / Virginia / Locum or Permanent / OBGYN opening

  • Sterling, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Full-time, employed position About affiliate hospital: Newly renovated Women's Units "A" from The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Grade Labor and Delivery is Perinatal Care Certified Has 24/7 OB hospitalist...

REI physician

  • Annandale, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Annandale, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Washington Fertility Center REI Physician Job Posting Description Washington Fertility Center is a rapidly expanding fertility center in the DC Metro Area. We are a four-provider, full-service...

Hospitalist Medical Director

  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Daily Encounters: 126 15 full-time physicians; 6 full-time APPs Hospitalists do not do procedures Financial Benefits: $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year...

Heart Failure Transplant Physician

  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is seeking a board certified/eligible Heart Failure / Transplant Cardiologist. Inova was the first heart transplant program in the Washington DC metropolitan area,...

Community Health Physician, Inova Cares for Families (ICF)

  • Annandale, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Annandale, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Care or Internal Medicine Licensure : Licensed Physician Experience : Prior experience required Certification : Board Certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician....

Med Hospitalist - Loudoun

  • Leesburg, VA (16 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Leesburg, VA (16 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 12 days ago

Experience: Successful completion of an ACGME physician internal medicine or family medicine residency program Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia and...

Hospitalist Job at Inova Health in Virginia

  • Leesburg, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Leesburg, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 12 days ago

Experience: Successful completion of an ACGME physician internal medicine or family medicine residency program Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia and...

Hospitalist Physician. Job in Warrenton Gr8Jobs

  • Warrenton, VA (13 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Warrenton, VA (13 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 12 days ago

Qualified candidates will be board certified or board eligible in internal medicine or family medicine. BLS and ACLS are required. Contact us today to learn more....

Family Practice - Without OB Physician. Job in Manassas Gr8Jobs

  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 13 days ago

care in Virginia.As we begin the implementation of our Strategic Plan, One Future Together Health and Hope for All we are pleased to announce our plans to significantly expand primary care services...

Physician

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 15 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...

Physician / Pathology / Virginia / Locum tenens / Pathologist Is Wanted for Locum Tenens Assistance . Job in Manassas Gr8Jobs

  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 17 days ago

CompHealth services are always free to you. Let us do the heavy lifting and handle the headache of credentialing, travel, housing, and so much more. With the premier staffing agency as your...

OB Hospitalist job in Woodbridge VA. Job in Woodbridge Gr8Jobs

  • Woodbridge, VA (23 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Woodbridge, VA (23 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 19 days ago

This is an excellent opportunity only 20 miles from Washington DC. A well established and renowned practice with very little turnover is seeking a full-time Laborist. The employer is offering...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Gainesville, VA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Gainesville, VA 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 Gainesville, VA
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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