General Practitioner Jobs in Northfield, CT

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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Academic Primary Care Physician - Part-time

  • Stevenson, CT (22 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Stevenson, CT (22 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

This exciting role offers the opportunity to shape the education of future internal medicine physicians while providing primary care to patients....

Primary Care Physician - Adult Medicine

  • Botsford, CT (24 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Botsford, CT (24 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

Qualifications Requirements: Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligible) BC/BE Internal or Family Medicine...

Primary Care Physician

  • Plainville, CT (13 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Plainville, CT (13 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

Qualifications Requirements: Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligible) BC/BE Internal or Family Medicine...

Physician - Hospitalist - Trinity St. Francis - Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Hartford, CT - Seeking Hospital Medicine Physicians Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact Vituity's ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national...

Primary Care Physician

  • Litchfield, CT (6 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Litchfield, CT (6 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Requirements: Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligible) BC/BE Internal or Family Medicine...

Primary Care Physician Needed For Central Ct

  • Waterbury, CT (10 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT (10 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Details of the offer Primary Care Physician Needed for Central CTPosted Date: 08/25/2014 Location: Waterbury, CT Description: Family practice or Internal Medicine physician needed for Waterbury, CT....

Maternal and Fetal Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Coastal Co...

  • Rocky Hill, CT (22 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rocky Hill, CT (22 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago

About the facility An award-winning hospital is seeking a maternal and fetal medicine physician for locum tenens coverage. About the facility location The facility is located in Coastal CT. About...

Physician / Pulmonology / Connecticut / Permanent / Pulmonology Hartford CT Job. Job in Connecticut Gr8Jobs

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Pulmonary Physician Hartford Connecticut Description:A Multispecialty Group has a current opening for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pulmonologist to join our Pulmonary group for a full time...

Physician / Pediatrics / Connecticut / Permanent / Pediatrics Newington CT Job. Job in Connecticut Gr8Jobs

  • Newington, CT (19 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newington, CT (19 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Pediatrician Newington Connecticut A large Multispecialty Group has a current opening for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatrician to join our Pediatrics group. As a physician-owned...

Physician / Hematology / Connecticut / Locum tenens / Locum Oncology/Hematology Connecticut Job. Job in Woodbury Gr8Jobs

  • Woodbury, CT (11 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woodbury, CT (11 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Outpatient Clinic Reason for Coverage: Leave of absence Call Schedule: Weekends: 2-3 per year Nights: 1:10 Patient Demographic: Adults/Geriatric Case Distribution: 80% Hematology, 20% Oncology (no internal...

Physician / Occupational Medicine / Connecticut / Permanent / Clinic Medical Director Physician - Ne. Job in New Britain Gr8Jobs

  • New Britain, CT (17 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Britain, CT (17 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Monitors key clinical center metrics that are provided by Clinical Analytics andrelate to quality outcomes: Practice Indicators, COP, GRV, LOS, TAT,Specialist Referral Rate, Primary Care Case Duration...

Physician / Family Practice / Connecticut / Permanent / Expanding Primary Care Team. Outpatient prac. Job in Hartford Gr8Jobs

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Family Medicine Physician needed to join the Primary Care Team at a physician-led, patient-centric network. Outpatient opportunities offering Monday Friday schedule. No nights, no weekends....

Physician / Family Practice / Connecticut / Permanent / 100% Geriatric Medicine with an established . Job in Hartford Gr8Jobs

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 6 days ago

100% Geriatric Medicine is available in the Greater Hartford area. This growing team can offer either an outpatient or inpatient option. This health network offers a very competitive salary plus...

Physician / Family Practice / Connecticut / Permanent / Join a busy, hospital owned practice replaci. Job in Hartford Gr8Jobs

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Family Medicine Physician sought to join 8 physicians, plus additional support, in a hospital-owned practice. Replace a physician that is relocating out of state....

Full Time and/or Part Time Nocturnist Hospitalist Opportunities within Waterbury Health.

  • Waterbury, CT (10 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT (10 miles from Northfield, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Job Requirements: MD with CT State and Federal Narcotic Use Registration Have successfully completed an Internal Medicine Residency Board Certified or Board Eligible We offer excellent compensation!...

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Northfield, CT

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

$230,610


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Northfield, CT offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
56.4%
Master's Degree
17.7%
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 Northfield, CT
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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