General Physician

The GEO Group•Big Spring, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician serves as a primary care/internal medicine provider for detainees or inmates, diagnosing and treating a wide range of illnesses and injuries and managing patients’ overall care. The Physician evaluates medical program activities against industry standards and contractual obligations, acts as a liaison between correctional officials, public agencies, and the company, and implements required contract services. This is an onsite 1099 contract position requiring 40 hours per week, with 24-hour on-call coverage to advise nursing staff.

Requirements

Medical degree from an accredited school and a license to practice as a medical or osteopathic physician in the state where the facility is located.
At least two years of direct work experience as a Physician.
Completion of a U.S.-based residency program.
Current DEA and D.P.S. Certificate of Registration.
Professional license must remain on file at the facility where services are located.
Ability to exercise independent critical thinking and collaborate effectively with subspecialist consultants.
Current pharmacology, safety, and medical knowledge needed to perform and teach the medical provider/director role.
Ability to deal effectively with difficult detainees and facility staff.
Comfort using Electronic Health Record systems; training will be provided.
Ability to adapt medical techniques to the specialized population and security requirements of a detention setting, including communication with detention staff about detainee care.

Nice To Haves

Board Certified or Board Eligible in primary care or a related field.

Responsibilities

Examine and treat detainees or inmates referred by nursing or professional staff, providing injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery support in accordance with clinical practice guidelines.
Provide medical treatment and order studies, tests, and ancillary services consistent with basic health care services.
Prescribe medications and treatment regimens for documented conditions, review cases requiring ongoing medical or pharmaceutical attention, and provide appropriate vaccine administration and education.
Discuss potential medication or treatment side effects with patients and verify allergy information before prescribing.
Advise patients on lifestyle and dietary changes that may improve health or address medical issues.
Create clear and concise health records, reports, and correspondence using an Electronic Health Records system.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with federal and state health information privacy laws.
Collaborate and communicate with hospital medical teams, psychiatric and mental health professionals, nurses, health technicians, and administrative assistants.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational events, professional publications, networks, and societies, and complete required continuing medical education.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Provide 24-hour on-call coverage to advise nursing staff on detainee care.
Conduct regular chart reviews for quality assurance and countersign telephone orders.
Designate levels of care and necessary equipment; identify continuing care facilities and specialty physicians.
Initiate dental and psychiatric referrals.
Participate in Mortality Reviews and review and respond to Peer Reviews.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Evaluate medical program activities based on industry standards and contractual obligations, serve as a liaison between correctional officials, public agencies, and the company, and implement contractually required services.