PHYSICIAN

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Physician is the first point of contact for many detainees/inmates and as a result must be able to diagnose a wide range of illnesses and injuries. The primary care/internal medicine Physician is also responsible for managing the overall care of the patient and communicating with the specialist or specialists as needed. The Physician manages and evaluates the medical program activities based on industry standards and contractual obligations. This position also functions as liaison between correctional officials, public agencies, and the company. Implements all contractually required services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Physician examines and treats to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery on detainees/inmates referred by the nursing/professional staff under established clinical practice guidelines.
• The Physician provides medical treatment and orders studies, tests and ancillary services required consistent with the provision of basic health care services.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions and regularly reviews those cases requiring ongoing medical/pharmaceutical attention to include the administration and education of appropriate use of vaccines.
• The Physician discusses potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up to date before prescribing medication/treatment.
• Provides advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
• The Physician produces clear and concise health records, reports and correspondence, including the use of Electronic Health Records system.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• The Physician collaborates and communicates effectively with the Hospital medical team, Psychiatric, Mental Health Professionals, Nurses, Health Technicians and Administrative Assistants.
• The Physician maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational  workshops/seminars/conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies, and completes required Continuing Medical Education requirements.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• The Physician provides 24-hour on-call coverage to advise nursing staff in the care of detainees.
• Performs regular chart review for quality assurance purposes and countersigns telephone orders.
• The Physician designates the level of care to be performed, and the necessary equipment needed. Identifies continuing care facilities and specialty physicians.
• Initiates dental and psychiatric referrals.
• The Physician participates in Mortality Reviews.
• Reviews and responds to your Peer Reviews.
• The Physician performs other various duties as assigned.

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 Certified/Board Eligible in primary care or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience as a Physician.
• Completion of a U.S. -based residency program required.
• Current DEA and D.P.S. Certificate of Registration.
• Professional license must remain on file at all times at the facility where services are located.
• Ability to provide independent, critical thinking skills necessary to aid all medical provider roles serving detainees and collaborate effectively with subspecialist consultants.
• Understand and possess up-to-date pharmacology, safety, and medical skills necessary to teach and perform the medical provider/director role.
• Must be able to deal effectively with difficult detainees and facility staff at times.
• Must be comfortable utilizing Electronic Health Record systems, training will be provided.
• Demonstrate the ability to adjust medical techniques to accommodate the needs of the specialized population of the detention setting. This includes communication between medical staff and detention staff about the care of detainees while understanding and adjusting for the unique security issues of the facility.