Hiring Post: Physician – Correctional Health 1200 Clinic (12-Hour Days) – 25K Retention Bonus
Compensation: $267,143.00 to $340,433.00/year

Career Area: Correctional Health
Location: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 176444

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 1200 Clinic for 12-hour day shifts. This role offers the opportunity to work in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality care to individuals housed in the Harris County Jail.

Responsibilities include performing intake health assessments, managing urgent and chronic care conditions, and collaborating with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary 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 System

Harris 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 day 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 a correctional health setting.