General Practitioner Jobs in La Porte, 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.

1-15 of 19 Jobs

Physician

  • Michigan City, IN (7 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Michigan City, IN (7 miles from La Porte, 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...

Cardiology - Interventional Physician

  • Valparaiso, IN (17 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (17 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 8 hours ago

Healthcare Organization: Medical center offering a wide range of medical professionals offering services in specialties such as family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, and more....

Physician / Indiana / Locum or Permanent / EM_BC_Knox, IN Job. Job in Knox Gr8Jobs

  • Knox, IN (24 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Knox, IN (24 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Work Dates Needed: Ongoing Preferred Schedule : 9-9 (24 hour shifts) Worksite Setting: Hospital - EM Scope of Work : Annual Volume: 7,734 Shift Times: 9-9 (24 hour shifts) Daily Physician...

Hospitalist Job in La Porte, Indiana

  • La Porte, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • La Porte, IN
  • 1 day ago

Night-time hospitalist facilitates ICU admissions from the ED in coordination with tele-intensivist. No procedures or codes required....

Physician/Gynecology/Indiana/Locum tenens/Locums OBGYN Job in

  • Portage, IN (22 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portage, IN (22 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Locums OBGYN Job in Indiana Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician 8/15/2022 - Ongoing Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Near PORTAGE, IN.If you are interested in hearing more about this...

Physician/Family Practice/Indiana/Permanent/FP/IM Primary Care

  • Valparaiso, IN (17 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (17 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 3 days ago

A well-respected facility in the Valparaiso, IN. area has an opening for its primary care outpatient facility Must Be BC/BE Family or Internal Med Physician Employed position 100% outpatient Flexible...

Physician/Family Practice/Indiana/Permanent/Physician Family

  • Knox, IN (24 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Knox, IN (24 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Family Medicine/Internal Medicine physician needed to join a full time practice in IndianaSchedule: 36 hours patient contact and 4 hours of admin work.Flexible schedule includes one evening per week...

Hospitalist Job at TeamHealth in Indiana

  • Laporte, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Laporte, IN
  • 4 days ago

Night-time hospitalist facilitates ICU admissions from the ED in coordination with tele-intensivist. No procedures or codes required....

Physician

  • Valparaiso, IN (17 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (17 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a swing hospitalist who is board certified or board eligible in internal medicine (IM) and interested in working with residents....

Hospitalist Physician in La Porte, IN

  • Laporte, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Laporte, IN
  • 6 days ago

Night-time hospitalist facilitates ICU admissions from the ED in coordination with tele-intensivist. No procedures or codes required....

Hospitalist Job in Valparaiso, Indiana

  • Valparaiso, IN (17 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (17 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 7 days ago

We are seeking a nocturnist who is board certified or board eligible in internal medicine and interested in working with residents....

Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician. Job in Valparaiso Gr8Jobs

  • Valparaiso, IN (17 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (17 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 10 days ago

NEW CHILD PSYCHIATRIST needed in Northern Indiana. Outpatient Setting, CMHC. Full-time Hours, In-person role. Must be BE/BC. Competitive pay and GREAT benefits including $25k Sign-On Bonus,...

Physician / Family Practice / Indiana / Permanent / Fantastic Primary Care Opportunity in Michigan C. Job in Michigan City Gr8Jobs

  • Michigan City, IN (7 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Michigan City, IN (7 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 16 days ago

medicine weekend call is 1:15; internal medicine weekend call is 1:7 Women's health experience preferred (but not required); must be board certified or board eligible Support staff of a triage RN and...

Physician / Hospice / Indiana / Permanent / Palliative Care Job in Indiana Job. Job in Knox Gr8Jobs

  • Knox, IN (24 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 20 days ago
  • Knox, IN (24 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 20 days ago

seeking a compassionate and dedicated Palliative Care Physician to enhance our Internal Medicine department....

Physician / Family Practice / Indiana / Locum or Permanent / Family Medicine Opportunity in Michigan. Job in Michigan City Gr8Jobs

  • Michigan City, IN (7 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 24 days ago
  • Michigan City, IN (7 miles from La Porte, IN)
  • 24 days ago

Franciscan Health Michigan City Full Time Hours: Possible Four 10/hr days, Five 8/hr days; 36 patient contact hours, 4 administrative work hours Employed New Graduates Average Patients seen: 20-25...

Demographic Data for La Porte, IN

Moving to La Porte, IN? Find some basic demographic data about La Porte, IN below.


Local
National
44,522
888
Medium

General Practitioner Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHirePhysicians curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
General Paediatrics: Essentials for New Doctors
Establish your position in the world of general paediatrics, a crucial field ensuring the health and safety of young patients. This rigorous three-week course is designed for new doctors and...
General Relativity
8.962 is MIT's graduate course in general relativity, which covers the basic principles of Einstein's general theory of relativity, differential geometry, experimental tests of general relativity,...
General Biochemistry
This course focuses on contributions of biochemistry toward an understanding of the structure and functioning of organisms, tissues, and cells. Topics include:* Chemistry and functions of...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title


Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in La Porte, IN

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

$252,090


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in La Porte, 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 La Porte, 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%



General Practitioner Related Career Advice Articles

team of physicians and medical professionals meeting to discuss patient cases
A Guide to Medical Career Paths and Types of Physician Jobs

Learn about different medical career paths, types of physicians, and physician career options with this guide.

Read article »