General Practitioner Jobs in Pittsburg, KS

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

  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 21 days ago
  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 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 / Family Practice / Missouri / Permanent / Academic Family Medicine Heavy Academic Schedul. Job in Joplin Gr8Jobs

  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Medicine in a traditional medicine setting Training and backgrounds in the follow specialties are welcomed: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Preventative Medicine, and D.O.s with OMM...

Physician - Breast Surgery with Mercy in Joplin, MO

  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 3 days ago

Offers specialty care on its main campus and supports primary care clinics throughout the community, serving more than 19 Joplin-area counties. Region's only facility to offer all private rooms....

Physician/Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent/Kansas/Permanent

  • Pittsburg, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsburg, KS
  • 3 days ago

A community health center in Pittsburg, Kansas is adding Full time BC/BE Psychiatrists to their team. You will be making an impact in this rural underserved community while enjoying a positive...

A community health center in Pittsburg, Kansas is adding full-time BC/BE Psychiatrists to their team. You will be making an impact in this rural underserved community while enjoying a positive...

Physician - Interventional Radiology with Mercy in Joplin, MO

  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 4 days ago

Opened in 2015 250 beds Offers specialty care on its main campus and supports primary care clinics throughout the community, serving more than 19 Joplin-area counties....

Hospitalist

  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 4 days ago

(First Professional Medical degree), completed residency in Internal Medicine or related, and Missouri medical license, or eligibility. Contact: Christina Turnage, 1965 S....

Hospitalist Job at Freeman Health System in Joplin, MO

  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 5 days ago

HOSPITALIST OPPORTUNITIES: Seeking BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency trained physicians for Hospitalist opportunities Work in a friendly and collegial environment with an emphasis...

Hospitalist Job in Joplin, Missouri

  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 7 days ago

H1B Eligible **Our Hospitalist Opportunity** -Seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency trained physicians....

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Physician. Job in Pittsburg Gr8Jobs

  • Pittsburg, KS
  • 12 days ago
  • Pittsburg, KS
  • 12 days ago

Seeking an Associate Director of Pediatric Dentistry. This position is part of the dental and clinical education team with ultimate responsibility for 24/7 operation of the Pediatric Dental...

Senior Primary Care Physicians

  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 13 days ago
  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 13 days ago

65 Prime Plus by Mercy is seeking board-eligible or board-certified Physicians across Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas with a specific interest in building relationships, wellness, changing lives,...

Physician Consultant-PRN

  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 14 days ago

The Primary Care Physician Consultant (PCP Consultant) shall assist the CMHC Healthcare Home (HCH) in establishing priorities for disease management and improving health status for each client of HCH...

Primary Care Physician

  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 18 days ago
  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 18 days ago

Ideal candidate would be board certified/eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with extensive womens health experience....

Physician-Hematology and Oncology

  • Pittsburg, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsburg, KS
  • 30+ days ago

$600k Guarantee, $75K bonus! Mercy Hem Onc Need in Thriving, Family-Friendly Pittsburg, KS Mercy Clinic Pittsburg is seeking a full-time BE/BC Hematology Oncologist to join our well-established,...

Physician-Family Medicine - OB

  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Joplin, MO (21 miles from Pittsburg, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

25-bed critical access hospital in southeastern Kansas is searching for a family medicine physician who does OB to add to its team....

Demographic Data for Pittsburg, KS

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Pittsburg, KS

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

$229,580


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Pittsburg, KS 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 Pittsburg, KS
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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