PHYSICIAN (MD) presso The GEO Group

Benefits Information:

1099/CONTRACT POSITION

FULL TIME| 40 HOURS A WK

$145 Per Hour

Overview:

 

Are you a Physician looking for a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can really make a difference? If you are passionate about people and believe that everyone deserves the highest quality of healthcare, we have the role for you. As the industry's global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, we are looking for people like you to add to our growing team.  

Join A Community That Cares:

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

 

Responsibilities:

Role and Responsibilities:

You will be the first point of contact for many detainees/inmates, diagnosing a wide range of illnesses and injuries, whilst managing the overall care of the patients. In this role, you will:

• Examine and treat detainees/inmates referred by the nursing/professional staff to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
• Manage and evaluate medical program activities based on industry standards and contractual obligations.
• Prescribe medications and regularly review cases requiring ongoing medical attention.
• Initiate dental and psychiatric referrals.
• Provide patients with information to promote good health and prevent disease or disability.
• Document services provided and comprehensive notes in the patient medical records.
• Communicate effectively with the Hospital medical team, Psychiatric, Mental Health Professionals, Nurses, Health Technicians and Administrative Assistants.
• Available 24-hours where needed, to advise nursing staff in the care of detainees/inmates/residents after hours.
• Maintain professional knowledge and education by attending educational workshops/conferences, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
• Act as liaison between correctional officials, public agencies, and the facility.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Medical degree in medicine from an accredited school and licensed to practice as a medical or osteopathic physician in the state in which the facility is located required. Board certification in primary care or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience as a Licensed Physician preferred.
• Completion of a U.S.-based residency program required.
• Current DEA and D.P.S. Certificate of Registration required.
• Professional license must remain on file at all times at the facility where services are rendered.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command and confidence of inmates and staff.

Pay:Pay USD $145.00/Hr. Candidarsi ora