General Practitioner Jobs in Louisiana

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

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 7 days ago

The positions needed are Family Medicine and Internal Medicine. CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier is a Catholic, nonprofit system owned and operated by CHRISTUS Health, Dallas, Texas....

Primary Care Physician

  • Metairie, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 11 days ago

This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA: MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty required Must be able to...

Primary Care Physician - NOLA East

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 11 days ago

Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty is preferred....

Physician

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 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...

Hospitalist

  • Monroe, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 60+ days ago

plus Malpractice & Tail RESPONSIBILITIES AND FACILITY DETAILS Hospitalist (HOSP) Hospitalist - Full-time / Employed 7 On - 7 Off (75% Days / 25% Nights) Procedures not Required but Available Closed...

Physician/Med-Ped/Louisiana/Any/Med/Peds Opportunity in Baton

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 hour ago

Ochsner Primary Care is committing up to $100k to physicians joining our team with a 5-year commitment to this mission....

SMART is actively recruiting for a REMOTE Weekend SAT/SUN only Day shift Diagnostic Radiologist to provide Locum coverage for a client of ours in Louisiana Coverage is needed with completion of...

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Physician/Family Practice/Louisiana/Any/Family Medicine

  • Pineville, LA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pineville, LA
  • 5 hours ago

CHRISTUS Family Medicine Pineville Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM Employed New Graduates Average Patients seen: 18-22 patients per day Loan Repayment Sign-On Bonus Compensation: Competitive...

Hospitalist Physician

  • Monroe, LA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 5 hours ago

Direct Hire Hospitalist Physician Role $309,000-$334,000 per year in Monroe, Louisiana Level III Trauma Center321 beds7 on/7 off schedule; Wednesday through Tuesday12-hour shifts183 shifts/year minimum...

Physician Palliative Medicine, Service Line Leader

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 hours ago

Medicine in collaboration with other qualifying boards is required....

Center Medical Director- Back up (Licensed MD or DO Physician)

  • Hammond, LA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hammond, LA
  • 10 hours ago

Job Details Job Location: ADMA BioCenters Hammond - Hammond, LA Position Type: Contractor Salary Range: Undisclosed Description The Back-up Center Medical Director is a part-time contract...

Physician/Psychiatry/Louisiana/Any/Psychiatry Opportunity in

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 13 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 13 hours ago

Ochsner - New Orleans Full Time Hours: 40 Hours Per Week Employed New Graduates Average Patients seen: Varies 15-20 Call Schedule: N/A Sign-On Bonus Compensation: - Fantastic earning potential -...

Surgery - Trauma Physician

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 14 hours ago

We are currently hiring an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon for a large, well-established and award-winning health system in Southwest Louisiana. Benefits of this permanent Full time position include: -...

Hospitalist Physician

  • Slidell, LA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 21 hours ago

Seeking BC/BE Internal Medicine and physician to join a hospitalist team in Slidell, Louisiana Opportunity Highlights: Established hospital medicine program Dedicated nocturnists covering night shifts...

Physician/Medical Director/Louisiana/Permanent/OBGYN

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 21 hours ago

Wonderful OBGYN Hospitalist Medical Director Opportunity in Alexandria, LAPosition Highlights:Full-time 6-7, 24 hour in-house shifts/monthMedical director stipendEmployee model with full benefits packageIdeal...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Louisiana

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

$265,210


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Practitioner positions.



Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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