General Practitioner Job Description

A general practitioner (GP) is a general practitioner.

An M.

D.

or D.

O.

(Doctor of Osteopathy) is a general practitioner (GP), but so is a PA (Physician Assistant).

A D.

O.

is a doctor that has additional training in osteopathic manipulative medicine, and is no longer solely focused on diagnosing and treating illness, but on maintaining a person’s health.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a General Practitioner to work in our clinic.

General Practitioner Duties:

• Perform surgical and non-surgical procedures such as removing tumors, treating injuries and illnesses, and performing minor surgical procedures
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as taking x-rays, blood tests, and biopsies
• Perform procedural and operative skills such as suturing and inserting needles
• Perform examinations of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, and skin
• Perform medical examinations such as blood pressure screenings, urine/serum tests, and electrocardiograms
• Prosecute x-rays and laboratory samples
• Perform other duties that may be required

General Practitioner Responsibilities:

• Prescribe medications and treatments, including IVs, and oversee their administration
• Identify patients’ needs, develop treatment plans, and order additional therapies
• Evaluate diagnostic data to develop treatment plans
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate medical assistants, nurses, and therapists
• Perform general surgery, including repair of hernias, gallbladders, and anal fissures
• Enroll new patients into insurance plans
• Maintain accurate patient files
• Perform administrative functions, including scheduling, billing, and insurance billing
• Meet with patients, their families, and other care team members
• Administer vaccines and tests

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) preferred
• 3+ years’ experience as a general practitioner
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, treat, and manage simple and complex medical issues
• Demonstrated ability to obtain medical clearance authorizations from insurance providers

[Company Name] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key to building a strong and successful team. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, races, religions, nationalities, genders, and expressions, as well as veterans and individuals with different abilities.