Dentist

The GEO Group; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 142,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking a Dentist for an on-site, full-time role within a correctional facility in Texas. The dentist will oversee dental care for detainees, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Responsibilities include initial screenings, treatment planning, routine procedures, patient education, and coordination with the medical team. A valid dental license and ability to work in a correctional setting are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in dentistry from an accredited dental school and valid state license.
• License must remain on file at the facility at all times.
• Ability to work effectively with detainees/inmates and facility staff.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain compliance with accreditation policies.
• Perform initial dental screening within seven days for new commitments.
• Evaluate patients and create clinically appropriate treatment plans; send prostheses to labs.
• Perform routine dental procedures per NCCHC standards.
• Educate patients on oral health and preventive care.
• Prescribe medications and monitor ongoing cases.
• Maintain concise health records and utilize EHR systems.
• Collaborate with hospital medical teams and other health professionals.

Skills

Dental degree

Licensed dentist

Patient care

Staff communication

Correctional adaptability

Education

DDS/DMD or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Benefits Information

*Position is ON-SITE*

Independent (1099) Contractor

**Need is Full Time - Forty Hours Weekly**

Malpractice Offered | NO Insurance Barriers

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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:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to 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

Summary:

The Dentist provides and supervises the complete dental care of facility detainees/inmates. Evaluates and seeks improvement in the facility dental health program, dental services provided, patient care required/administered, dental operative conditions and equipment in use. Functions as a consultant to the facility staff physician.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Dentist initiates and maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
• The Dentist completes an initial dental screening on all new commitments within seven (7) days.
• Evaluates those patients needing or applying for dental care and makes recommendations deemed clinically appropriate. Takes impressions for dental plates. Sends prostheses to outside dental labs.
• The Dentist formulates and create treatment plans on an individual basis after a thorough exam.
• Performs routine cleaning, drilling, filling, and extraction of teeth in accordance with National Commission for Correctional Health Care Standards for dental care.
• The Dentist educates patients on maintaining proper oral health and prevention.
• Teaches patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care.
• The Dentist prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented dental conditions and regularly reviews those cases requiring ongoing medical/pharmaceutical attention.
• Produces clear and concise health records, reports and correspondence, including the use of Electronic Health Records system
• The Dentist monitors need for dental supplies and equipment.
• Provides in-service training for health staff members on appropriate issues, such as dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies, and techniques.
• The Dentist supervises the work of professional, technical and administrative Provides input into performance evaluation.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• The Dentist collaborates and communicates effectively with the Hospital medical team, Psychiatric, Mental Health Professionals, Nurses, Health Technicians and Administrative Assistants.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops/seminars/conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• The Dentist maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Performs other various duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in dentistry from an accredited dental school Licensed to practice as a registered dentist in the state in which the facility is located is required.
• Professional license must remain on file at all times at the facility where services are rendered.
• Must be able to deal effectively with difficult detainees/inmates and staff at times.
• Demonstrate the ability to adjust medical techniques to accommodate the needs of the specialized population of the correctional 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.

Pay

Pay USD $125.00/Hr. to USD $125.00/Hr.