Advanced Practice Provider — Corrections Health & Rehab

The GEO Group, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in Texas.

This role focuses on diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, and chronic illnesses within a correctional health care setting, with duties including ordering tests, interpreting results, prescribing medications, and coordinating care with physicians. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, developing treatment plans, and providing education to patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or physician assistant studies is required.
• Current, unrestricted RN/NP license (or PA) in the facility state and a current DEA license.
• Two years of advanced practice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in performing uncomplicated surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats acute or chronic illnesses, independently or with a physician.
• Orders, performs, or interprets diagnostic tests with physician oversight as needed.
• Prescribes medications and manages treatment plans.
• Maintains comprehensive patient records and documents health care services.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical decision making

Patient care

Education

RN or PA degree

Tools

Healthcare software

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in Texas.

This role focuses on diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, and chronic illnesses within a correctional health care setting, with duties including ordering tests, interpreting results, prescribing medications, and coordinating care with physicians. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, developing treatment plans, and providing education to patients.