Physician – Correctional Health
Harris Health System
Physician – Correctional Health
Harris Health System
Public integrated health system delivering care
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Public integrated health system delivering care
Harris Health System is a public, integrated health system that provides high-quality, person-centered care to its communities and coordinates services across the care continuum with community and academic partners. It uses a unified model called One Harris Health to bridge departments and roles, enabling coordinated, accessible care delivered through collaboration, technology, and partnerships. The system relies on a strategic technology plan to improve health outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, access, and workforce resilience, and it commits to enterprise risk management and ongoing innovation. Its distinct approach includes strong internal and external collaboration, commitment to local businesses, and a focus on community health outcomes rather than siloed services. The goal is to create healthier communities by delivering coordinated care, leveraging technology, and partnering with providers, schools, researchers, and community organizations to improve health across the region.
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