General Practitioner Jobs in Germantown, MD

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

  • Potomac, MD (8 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Potomac, MD (8 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Description The Leidos National Security Sector has an opening for a cleared Physician who is seeking a rewarding and challenging opportunity supporting medical services for an Intelligence...

Primary Care Physician

  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Medicine or Internal Medicine Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Experience with or willingness to learn the use of EPIC (EMR) WHY US?...

Physician/Family Practice/Washington/Locum tenens/Locums

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

Qualifications: Board certification in Family Medicine (BC) or Osteopathic Family Medicine (BE) required Active WA medical license required Active WA DEA license required Minimum of 2 years' experience...

Family Practice - Without OB Physician

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

Outpatient facility in primary care setting. - Monday - Friday - Competitive pay rate - 3 month locum with option to extend - Travel, lodging and medical malpractice costs covered - Start Date - ASAP...

Physician/Family Practice/Washington/Permanent/Family Practice

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

Randstad Healthcare has partnered with a facility in WA seeking a full time Permanent Family Medicine physician....

MD/Hospitalist Job in Washington/Locum tenens

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

Hospitalist opportunity in South East Washington State 25 bed critical access hospital Strong backup specialty support continuous block dates 8/11-8/13 8a m to noon and 8/21-8/31 Orientation 8a-noon...

Physician/Family Practice with OB/Washington/Permanent/Eastern

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

Experienced Family Medicine with OB physician to join a Hospital employed group with 3 other FM with OB physicians. 75 babies/year Call 1:4 ED has it's own group - but could also pick up shifts Offer...

Director/Neuro-Hospitalist

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

Neuro-Hospitalist Group for Leading Healthcare System, Washington D.C....

Physician/Family Practice/New York/Locum or Permanent

  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

Candidates must have successfully completed a residency program in Family Practice or Internal Medicine with recognition by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association...

Hospitalist Physician

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago

You will not be their primary care provider. Schedule and Frequency: Veterans are only scheduled when you are available. You will coordinate your schedule with a Scheduler....

Family Practice - Without OB Physician

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago

SPECIALTY: NP- Primary Care LOCATION: Kennewick, WA JOB TYPE: 1099 Locums Contract JOB NUMBER: 48195 I have a FM locums need in southern & northern WA. The details are below....

Primary Care Physician Needed In Northern Virginia Job-3031218

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 3 days ago

medicine physicians are welcome to applyLocation is just outside Washington, D.C. in Northern VirginiaSuccessful physician-owned offers maximum autonomyCompensation and benefits make this position...

Physician (Occupational Medicine)

  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Perform baseline and periodic medical qualification and surveillance exams based on unique job code or work task hazard. Order immunizations and chemoprophylaxis prescriptions; orders and...

Physician (Occupational Medicine)

  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 5 days ago

About the Position: Work performed in the Walter Reed Annex (Bldg. 85) M-F 06:30-1500 weekdays. Consists primarily of administrative medical surveillance / medical qualification exams, and...

Per Diem Primary Care Physician (Casual Employee)

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Medicine residency program Practiced at least 2 of the last 5 years in an outpatient primary care setting Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine....

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Salary for General Practitioner Jobs in Germantown, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Practitioners in Germantown, MD 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 Germantown, MD
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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