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 examines and treats facility detainees/inmates to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery. The primary care physician is the first point of contact for many patients and as a result must be able to diagnose a wide range of illnesses and injuries. The Physician is also responsible for managing the overall care of the patient and communicating with the specialist or specialists as needed. Manages and evaluates the medical program activities based on industry standards and contractual obligations. Functions as liaison between correctional officials, public agencies, and the company. Implements all contractually required services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Physician exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care.
• Performs routine medical examinations on detainees/inmates referred by the nursing/professional staff under established guidelines. Provides medical treatment and orders studies, tests and ancillary services required consistent with the provision of basic health care services.
• The Physician prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions
• Discusses potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up to date before prescribing medication/treatment.
• The Physician provides advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• The Physician collaborates with other physicians, physician assistants and nurses to form a high performing medical team.
• Cultivates a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
• The Physician documents all services provided in the detainee/inmate medical record.
• Reviews regularly those cases requiring ongoing medical/pharmaceutical attention.
• Instructs patients in required health hygiene techniques.
• Initiates and maintains compliance with company policy and reviews all other policies and procedures annually to assure their compliance with the American Correctional Association and/or National Commission Standards for Correctional Health Care.
• Supervises the Medical Unit in facilitating health care in the detention facility.
• May direct the work of staff employees. Provides input into performance evaluation.
• Supervises the development of and application of policies, procedures, and protocols in the care of detainees/inmates.
• Meets with management as needed for program evaluation and planning.
• Provides 24-hour on-call coverage to advise nursing staff in the care of detainees/inmates.
• Performs regular chart review for quality assurance purposes and countersigns telephone orders.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds

Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO’s employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here’s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!

Qualifications

• 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.
• Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice and must maintain board certification during employment or board eligible if within seven (7) years of their completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved residency in one of the two specialties.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience as a 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.
• Position is split between two locations in Florence, AZ (Central Arizona Correctional & Rehabilitation Facility and Florence West Correctional & Rehabilitation Facility

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