General Practitioner Jobs in Elkhart, IN

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

  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 21 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...

Physician Leader - Primary Care - $280,000 plus (annual potential) in base + bonus; $75K retention bonuses

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 22 days ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 22 days ago

Overview HarmonyCares is one of the nations largest home-based primary care practices....

Physician/Family Practice/Indiana/Locum tenens/Family Practice

  • Notre Dame, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Notre Dame, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 5 hours ago

A well known facility is seeking to add a Family Medicine Physician to their growing team near the University of Notre Dame in Indiana....

Physician/Indiana/Locum Tenens/$425K + Loan Forgiveness near

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 22 hours ago

A northern Indiana medical group is seeking a BC/BE OB/GYN. Deliveries are currently about fifteen per month. The employer is offering loan forgiveness, and up to $325,000 base salary.Hospital....

Physician / Psychiatry / Indiana / Permanent / C&A Psychiatrist Needed in South Bend, IN Job. Job in South Bend Gr8Jobs

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 1 day ago

A child and adolescent psychiatrist opportunity is now available in Indiana at an established single-specialty facility. C&A psychiatrist will see 10 - 12 patients per day on average. Flexible...

Physician / Family Practice / Indiana / Permanent / $240K Income Guarantee Near Chicago Job. Job in South Bend Gr8Jobs

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Well established physician owned group near Notre Dame, Indiana is seeking a Board Certified Family Medicine physician. 100% outpatient, easy drive or rail to Chicago, and excellent compensation with...

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Care Physicians and behavioral health clinicians....

Physician/Hospitalist/Indiana/Permanent/South Bend Indiana

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 2 days ago

A growing and expanding service in Northern Indiana is welcoming BC/BE Hospitalists to their program. This is a Full time permanent position at a well-respected hospital in Greater South Bend, IN....

Physician/Gynecology/Indiana/Permanent/Obstetrics and

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Requirements Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Physician StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 24 Pay Rate: $209.52 - $226.80 This facility is seeking an Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Physician...

Physician/Indiana/Locum Tenens/South Bend Area Practice is

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Integrative Medicine practice near Notre Dame University is hiring now. This cash-only business will free you from insurance constraints and allow you to be busy seeing 12-14 patients per day....

Physician Leader - Primary Care - $280,000 plus (annual potential) in base + bonus; $75K retention b

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Overview HarmonyCares is one of the nation's largest home-based primary care practices....

Physician/Indiana/Locum Tenens/$240K Income Guarantee Near

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Well established physician owned group near Notre Dame, Indiana is seeking a Board Certified Family Medicine physician. 100% outpatient, easy drive or rail to Chicago, and excellent compensation with...

Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician

  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 5 days ago

The Network includes over 20 practice sites with over 100 primary care and specialist physicians in St. Joseph, Marshall, and Elkhart Counties....

Physician - Hospital Medicine - St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 6 days ago

The Opportunity Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Internal Medicine Physicians or Family Medicine with previous inpatient experience. Current IN state license is a plus....

Physician / Hospitalist - Pediatric / Indiana / Permanent / Part-time Pediatric Hospitalist for Indi. Job in South Bend Gr8Jobs

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Seeking a part-time pediatric hospitalist to join an established team Schedule is comprised of in-house 12-hour, 10-hour, and 6-hour shifts No NICU, nursery, or delivery coverage Excellent pediatric...

Demographic Data for Elkhart, IN

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Elkhart, IN

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

$252,090


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Elkhart, IN 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 Elkhart, IN
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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