The GEO Group

Dentist

The GEO Group • $100K — $120K *
Winton, NC 27986In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree in dentistry from an accredited dental school.
  • Licensed to practice as a registered dentist in the state where the facility is located.
  • Professional license must stay on file at the facility.
  • Ability to handle difficult detainees and staff interactions effectively.
  • Capability to adjust techniques for the unique needs of the correctional population.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain compliance with company policies for accreditation.
  • Complete initial dental screenings within seven days for new commitments.
  • Evaluate and recommend appropriate dental care as needed, including taking impressions.
  • Formulate individual treatment plans after thorough examinations.
  • Perform routine dental procedures in accordance with National Commission for Correctional Health Care standards.
  • Educate patients on oral health and prevention methods.
  • Collaborate effectively with the hospital medical team and staff across disciplines.

Benefits

  • 1099 contractor role.
  • Full-time position with forty hours weekly.
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Benefits Information

**1099 CONTRACTOR ROLE**

*FULL TIME - FORTY (40) HOURS WEEKLY*

Overview

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Dentist provides and supervises the complete dental care of facility detainees/inmates. Evaluates and seeks improvement in the facility dental health program, dental services provided, patient care required/administered, dental operative conditions and equipment in use. Functions as a consultant to the facility staff physician.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The Dentist initiates and maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
  • The Dentist completes an initial dental screening on all new commitments within seven (7) days.
  • Evaluates those patients needing or applying for dental care and makes recommendations deemed clinically appropriate. Takes impressions for dental plates. Sends prostheses to outside dental labs.
  • The Dentist formulates and create treatment plans on an individual basis after a thorough exam.
  • Performs routine cleaning, drilling, filling, and extraction of teeth in accordance with National Commission for Correctional Health Care Standards for dental care.
  • The Dentist educates patients on maintaining proper oral health and prevention.
  • Teaches patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care.
  • The Dentist prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented dental conditions and regularly reviews those cases requiring ongoing medical/pharmaceutical attention.
  • Produces clear and concise health records, reports and correspondence, including the use of Electronic Health Records system
  • The Dentist monitors need for dental supplies and equipment.
  • Provides in-service training for health staff members on appropriate issues, such as dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies, and techniques.
  • The Dentist supervises the work of professional, technical and administrative Provides input into performance evaluation.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
  • The Dentist collaborates and communicates effectively with the Hospital medical team, Psychiatric, Mental Health Professionals, Nurses, Health Technicians and Administrative Assistants.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops/seminars/conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • The Dentist maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Performs other various duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Degree in dentistry from an accredited dental school Licensed to practice as a registered dentist in the state in which the facility is located is required.
  • Professional license must remain on file at all times at the facility where services are rendered.
  • Must be able to deal effectively with difficult detainees/inmates and staff at times.
  • Demonstrate the ability to adjust medical techniques to accommodate the needs of the specialized population of the correctional 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.

About The GEO Group

The GEO Group, Inc. is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, leasing and management of correctional, detention and re-entry facilities and the provision of community-based services and youth services in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The company operates more than 120 facilities with approximately 93,000 beds. The GEO Group's customers include federal, state, and local government agencies as well as international agencies. The company has been the subject of controversy over allegations of human rights abuses and poor conditions in its facilities.
Learn more about The GEO Group
Size
15,800 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Net Income
$113 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+0.7%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ
GEO
* Ladders Estimates

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