Pediatrician

Benefits Information

**POSITION IS ON-SITE & 1099 CONTRACTOR***

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
• We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Pediatrician diagnoses, treats and helps prevent children's diseases and injuries.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Pediatrician examines patients or orders, performs, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
• The Pediatrician examines children regularly to assess their growth and development
• Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children
• The Pediatrician collects, records and maintains patient information such as medical history, reports and examination results
• Advises patients, parents or guardians and management concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention
• The Pediatrician treats children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
• The Pediatrician monitors patients' conditions and progress and reevaluates treatments as necessary
• Plans and executes medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
• The Pediatrician refers patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
• May provide consulting services to other physicians.
• The Pediatrician plans, implements, or administers health programs or standards for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
• Provides twenty-four (24) hour-on-call coverage to advise nursing staff in the care of residents.
• The Pediatrician prepares reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
• May assist with routine medical examination for adult residents that are referred by nursing and professional staff as directed by established procedures.
• The Pediatrician supervises the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to pediatric diseases and illnesses.
• Performs regular chart reviews and audits on a monthly basis for quality assurance processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Medical degree in medicine with specialization in pediatrics from an accredited school and appropriate active unrestricted licensed to practice in the state in which the facility is located.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience and certified by the American Board of Pediatrics preferred.
• Completion of a U.S.-based pediatrics residency program required.
• In depth knowledge of children’s epidemiology and infectious diseases
• Must be an active listener, patient and calm, able to command the respect and confidence of patients and staff, and outstanding diagnostic and problem-solving abilities committed to the objectives of the facility.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based prescription systems.

Pay

Salary : $185