General Practitioner Jobs in Elk Grove, CA

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

  • Rancho Cordova, CA (11 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA (11 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 22 days ago

CARING FOR OUR AIRMEN Physicians in the Air Force use their expertise in a variety of ways. From planning and administering medical services to a range of patients to creating policies and...

Primary Care Physician, PACE

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SSC-Sutter Senior Care Position Overview: Provides quality direct patient care and assists in the coordination of...

Resident Physician

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family...

Physician/Family Practice/California/Locum tenens/Outpatient

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Details:Location: Sacramento, CA areaDuration: November/December Ongoing 6 month locums (option to extend)Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a-5p or Tue-Fri 8a-6pScope: Outpatient Primary Care ClinicVolume: up to 20...

Critical Care/Trauma Physician. Job in Sacramento Gr8Jobs

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Sacramento, CA -Scope: Intensivist- Nocturnist shifts Shifts: 14-16 shifts per month- 7P-7A Schedule: January 2020 and ongoing Group: 2 PUD/CC and 2 CC Hospital: 106 beds, 8 bed ICU...

A Locums Occupational Medicine Physician Is Wanted in California

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Quick Facts Must have active state license Boards not required Weekdays, Days, No call DOT required 20 patients per day per location Mostly doing employment physicals, DOT physicals & few work...

Full Time Hospitalist needed throughout Northern and Central Valley, California

  • Clarksburg, CA (15 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Clarksburg, CA (15 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Recognizing the need for top quality physicians, TPMG is currently seeking excellent Full Time BC/BE Hospitalists to join our Medical Centers across Northern, California....

Physician / Family Practice / California / Permanent / FM w/ or w/out OB for Community Health Center. Job in California Gr8Jobs

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 2 days ago

CompHealth is currently assisting a community health center outside of Sacramento, California with their search for a Family Medicine physician....

Hospitalist Physician

  • Folsom, CA (17 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Folsom, CA (17 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 2 days ago

MMG is a large multi-specialty medical group of 500+ providers comprised of primary care physicians, specialists in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners...

Physician / Palliative Medicine / California / Locum tenens / Locum Tenens Palliative Care physician. Job in Sacramento Gr8Jobs

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Opening: Physician Specialty: Palliative Medicine Position Type: Locum Tenens Facility: Hospital Location: near Sacramento, California Start Date: ASAP, privileges average 60-90 days Length: 6-12...

Physician/Family Practice/California/Permanent/Not-for-Profit

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 3 days ago

- Full-time Family Medicine Opening - Schedule Options: Monday-Thursday 10 hr days or Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00 - Outpatient community health clinic setting serving mostly MediCal patient population...

Physician, Pediatrics - Cardiology (Sacramento, CA - Capital Pediatric Cardiology)

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Opportunity Information Capital Pediatric Cardiology seeks to hire a BE/BC Pediatric Cardiologist to join our esteemed practice in Sacramento, CA. We are a unique and dynamic private practice...

Physician, Pediatrics (West Sacramento, CA - Capital Pediatrics)

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 4 days ago

care and specialists' physicians partnered with Sutter Health....

Physician, Oncology - Bone Marrow Transplant (Sacramento, CA)

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 4 days ago

s Family Medicine Residency Program Join a leading health system and Bone Marrow Transplant Center of Excellence in one the most historic cities in Northern California....

Physician, Urogynecology (Sacramento, CA - Urogynecology Consultants)

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 4 days ago

SIP is an Independent Practice Association (IPA) comprised of Primary Care Physicians, Specialists, and Sub-specialties....

Demographic Data for Elk Grove, CA

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Elk Grove, CA

This is the average annual salary for General Practitioner jobs in Elk Grove, CA as reported by the BLS.

$276,430


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Elk Grove, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
56.5%
Master's Degree
17.6%
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 Elk Grove, CA
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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