The GEO Group

GENERAL PHYSICIAN (MD)

The GEO Group • $180K — $220K *
Newark, NJ 07104In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Medical degree from an accredited institution and valid medical/osteopathic license in the state of practice
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in primary care or related field preferred
  • Minimum two years of direct experience as a Physician
  • Completion of a U.S.-based residency program
  • Current DEA and D.P.S. registration certificates
  • Comfortable with Electronic Health Record systems (training provided)
  • Ability to interact effectively with difficult detainees and detention staff

Responsibilities

  • Examine and treat detainees/inmates for various medical conditions
  • Provide medical treatment and order necessary tests and services
  • Prescribe medications and review ongoing treatment plans
  • Discuss medication side effects with patients and maintain allergy records
  • Advise patients on lifestyle and dietary changes to improve health
  • Produce clear health records and correspondences using EHR system
  • Collaborate with other medical professionals within the facility
  • Provide 24-hour on-call support for nursing staff
  • Perform quality assurance through regular chart reviews
  • Initiate referrals for dental and psychiatric needs

Benefits

  • Contractor position for approximately 40 hours per week
  • Opportunity for professional development through workshops and conferences
  • Engagement in unique clinical challenges within a correctional setting
  • Collaborate with a diverse health care team
  • Maintain compliance with industry standards and contractual obligations
Full Job Description
Benefits Information

**1099 Contractor Position 40 Hours Per Week**

Overview

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.

Facility Overview

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.

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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