Physician, Part Time

The GEO Group • Robstown, TX

133d

About The Position

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. 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.

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 US-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 provided.
• Ability to provide independent, critical thinking skills necessary to aid all medical provider roles serving detainees/inmates 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/inmates 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 correctional setting.

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 ensures 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 facing.
• The Physician produces clear and concise health records, reports and correspondence, including the use of Electronic Health Records system.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state health information privacy regulations.
• 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/inmates.
• 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.

Benefits

• Position is 1099 Contract
• 24 hrs. per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees