Physician - Correctional Health 701 Clinic (12-Hour Nights)
harris health systemHouston, TX
$307,215 - $391,498 per year
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harris health systemHouston, TXManager L7
$307,215 - $391,498 per year
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APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Hiring Post: Physician - Correctional Health 701 Clinic (12-Hour Nights) - 25K Retention Bonus
Compensation: $307,215.00 to $391,498.00/year
Career Area: Correctional Health
Location: Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, TX 77002
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 176451
Benefits:
- Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage$10k student loan repayment$25K Retention Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Subsidized parking
- Access to a credit union
- Employee disaster relief support
- Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)CME: 5 business days per year
- About the Position
Harris Health System is seeking a Physician to join the Correctional Health team at the 701 Clinic for 12-hour night shifts. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-impact, mission-driven environment, providing comprehensive care to individuals housed in the Harris County Jail.
Responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, managing urgent and chronic conditions, and collaborating with advanced practice providers and interdisciplinary teams. You will work closely with Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies, nursing staff, and on-site services such as radiology, pharmacy, laboratory, dental, and nutrition services.
You will also coordinate with external hospitals when higher-level care is required and ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards. About Harris Health SystemHarris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.
Its flagship hospitals - Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) - anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.
Requirements
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Board Certified or Board-Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
- Must obtain and maintain board certification within required timeframe
Licensure: Active Texas Medical Board license
Active DEA license
Experience:
Completion of an ACGME-accredited 3- or 4-year residency program
Clinical Skills:
- Proficiency in suturing, splinting, and EKG interpretation
- Strong clinical judgment and patient care skills
- Communication Skills:
- Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
- Exceptional verbal communication (public speaking)
- Strong written communication (correspondence and reports)
Technical Skills: Computer proficiency
Knowledge/Skills:
- Analytical abilities
- Mathematics and medical terminology
- Research knowledge and capabilities
Work Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
Flexible schedule, including holidays Leave requests must be submitted 60 days in advance Join Harris Health System and make a meaningful impact by delivering essential healthcare services to underserved populations in the correctional health setting.
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