Physician – Correctional Health (JPC – 12 Hr. Days, 25K Retention Bonus)

Location: Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Job ID: 176648
Pay: $267,143.00 – $340,433.00 / year
Position Type: Full Time
Career Area: Correctional Health

About Harris Health System
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve residents of Harris County, Texas. The system promotes better health for the community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s network of clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and virtual (telemedicine) services. Harris Health is nationally recognized with Magnet® nursing designation, NCQA patient-centered clinic recognition, and strong academic partnerships with leading medical institutions.

Job Summary – Correctional Health
The Physician provides high-quality medical care to individuals housed in the Harris County Jail in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities include performing intake health assessments, managing urgent care issues, diagnosing and treating chronic conditions, and collaborating with advanced practice providers.

This role works closely with nursing staff, correctional officers, and on-site services including radiology, pharmacy, nutrition, dental, and laboratory services. The Physician may coordinate with the Harris Health Transfer Center or local hospitals when a higher level of care is required, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

Minimum Qualifications

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 board certification before board eligibility expires

Licensure & Certification:

• Valid Texas Medical License

• Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) License

Work Experience:

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited 3- or 4-year residency program

Communication Skills:

• Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)

• Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)

• Writing / Correspondence

• Writing / Reports

Proficiencies:

• Computer

• Suturing

• Splinting

• EKG Interpretation

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Analytical abilities

• Mathematics

• Medical terminology

• Research knowledge

Work Schedule:

• 12-hour day shifts

• Flexible schedule

• Holidays

Additional Information:

• Reports to Medical Director

• No supervisory responsibilities

• Leave requests require 60 days’ notice

• CME: 5 business days per year (advance notice required for scheduling coverage)