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MEDICAL PHYSICIAN (CORRECTIONS) GEO GRP

Job Field: Environmental Jobs
Location: Adelanto, CA
Salary: $Not stated
JOB SUMMARY:
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>SummaryIf you are a skilled and experienced physician who is looking for a new challenge with an established and growing organization, join The GEO Group team! We are seeking a Medical Physician who can examine and treat correctional facility detainees / inmates to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery. In this position you will report directly to the Health Services Administrator.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a Corrections Medical Physician, you will primarily be responsible for being the lead physician at one of our correctional institutions, with duties such as managing and evaluating the medical program activities based on the company goals, objectives, and philosophy according to industry standards and contractual obligations. The Medical Physician will also function as liaison between correctional officials, public agencies, and the company as part of this role.Other responsibilities will include:* Exercising final medical judgment in all issues of health care* Performing routine physical examinations on detainees / inmates referred by the nursing / professional staff under established guidelines* Providing treatment and ordering studies, tests and ancillary services required consistent with the provision of basic health care services* Instructing patients in required health hygiene techniques* Initiating and maintaining compliance with company policy and reviewing all other policies and procedures annually to assure their compliance with the American Correctional Association* AND/ORNational Commission Standards for Correctional Health Care* Supervising the Medical Unit in facilitating health care in the detention facility* Supervising the development of and application of policies, procedures, and protocols in the care of detainees / inmates* Providing 24-hour on-call coverage to advise nursing staff in the care of detainees / inmates* Designating the level of care to be performed and the necessary equipment needed* Identifying continuing care facilities and specialty physicians* Initiating dental and psychiatric referralsJOB REQUIREMENTS:To qualify for the Medical Physician position, you must have a medical degree in medicine from an accredited school and be currently licensed to practice as a medical or osteopathic physician in the state in which the facility is located. In addition, the Medical Physician must have previously completed a US-based residency program in order to work in this role.Other requirements include:* Current DEA and D.P.S. Certificate of Registration required* Professional license must remain on file at all times at the facility where services are rendered* 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* Two years of direct work experience,preferredBenefitsAs a Medical Physician with The GEO Group, you will be part of a stable, established and yet still growing organization with a great deal of diversification, which will present you with a range of different challenges. Since we do prefer to promote from within, you will have opportunities to move to other facilities, as well as to different divisions within the company. We value your hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a competitive compensation package that includes full benefits.Your benefits will include:* Medical, dental and vision coverage* Term life insurance (includes spouse and dependents)* Accidental death and dismemberment insurance* Short- and long-term disability* Flexible spending account* 401(k)* Stock purchase program* Tuition reimbursement* Legal program &#x2013; Legal Club of America* Paid time off* Direct deposit* Theme park and attraction discountsQuestions about this opportunity? Please contact: Michele Dobos atmdobos@geogroup.comor (866) 301-4436, ext. 5863.

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