Neurologist
Harris Health System
Neurologist
Harris Health System
Public integrated health system delivering care
Neurologist – Telehealth Correctional Health
Location: Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Job ID: 176841
Pay: $0.00 – $0.00 (Not Listed)
Position Type: Part 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 Telehealth Neurologist provides specialized neurological care through remote consultation services for incarcerated adult patients within the Harris County Jail. This part-time role includes conducting virtual evaluations and managing neurological conditions such as seizures, headaches, neuropathies, and movement disorders using secure telehealth platforms.
The Neurologist collaborates closely with on-site nursing staff and primary care providers to deliver timely, evidence-based recommendations that support continuity of care in a correctional setting.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Licensure & Certification:
Valid Texas Medical License
Board-Certified Adult Neurologist (completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology Fellowship)
Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) License
Work Experience:
No prior experience required
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
Writing / Correspondence
Writing / Reports
Proficiencies:
Personal Computer
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Analytical abilities
Medical terminology
Mathematics
Research knowledge
Work Schedule:
Flexible
Additional Information:
Equipment Operated: Computer
Leave requests require 60 days’ notice
CME: 5 business days per year (advance notice required for coverage arrangements)
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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