PRN Physician - Correctional Health
harris health systemHouston, TX
$121.24 to $163.67/hour
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harris health systemHouston, TXSenior L5
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Hiring Post: PRN Physician – Correctional Health
Compensation: $121.24 to $163.67/hour
Career Area: Correctional Health
Location: Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, TX 77002
Position Type: Part-Time (PRN)
Job ID: 176923
Benefits:
- Flexible PRN schedule
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment
- Access to professional development and CME opportunities
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
- About the Position
Harris Health System is seeking a PRN Physician to join the Correctional Health team. This role offers flexibility while providing the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals housed in the Harris County Jail.
Responsibilities include performing intake health 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.
This position requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic healthcare environment.
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 excellenceNCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of MedicineUTHealthMD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston
Requirements:
- EducationDoctor 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
- LicensureActive Texas Medical Board license
- Active DEA license
- ExperienceCompletion 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 SkillsAbove 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 SchedulePRN / as-needed basis
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 a correctional health setting.
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