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New Search| Job Category: | Caseworker |
| Reference #: | 52431 |
| Job Title: | P/T PHYSICIAN |
| Hiring Organization: | GEO Group, Inc |
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| Closing Date: | 05/24/2013 |
| Job Location: | Georgia |
| Description: | GEO Care provides high-quality, innovative and effective behavioral and other special needs health care in an effort to promote recovery and empower the people we serve to acquire and use the skills and supports necessary to achieve maximum independence, success, and satisfaction. The formation of GEO Care is part of a planned program for diversification into businesses related to our core services and builds on our expertise in community-based residential re-entry services, residential treatment for youthful offenders, comprehensive correctional health care, including alcohol and drug dependency services, group and individual therapy, as well as other institutional health care programs. JOB DESCRIPTION: D. Ray James Detention Facility - 8 hours per week SUMMARY: Examines and treats facility detainees/inmates to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Manages and evaluates the medical program activities based on the company goals, objectives, and philosophy according to 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: • 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 • 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 as assigned JOB 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 • Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred • Completion of a U.S.-based residency program required • Current DEA and D.P.S. Certificate of Registration required • Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff, and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) and Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and more! Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V |
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| Contact Information: | Human Resources Human Resources FOLKSTON, Georgia United States Click to email |
