Physician- Correctional Health Medical Infirmary, -HR

Overview

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, with a focus 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 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals and the National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers. It maintains partnerships with faculty and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine;
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth;
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Work in a challenging but rewarding environment with like-minded, mission-oriented team members. The candidate needs to possess strong clinical and communication skills and be highly accountable. This person provides high quality care for individuals housed in the Harris County Jail. Responsibilities include performing intake health assessments, managing urgent care issues, identifying and treating chronic care illnesses, and collaborating with advanced practice practitioners.

Work in conjunction with Harris County Sheriff Office deputies and with nursing staff, and on-site services such as radiology, pharmacy, nutrition, dental, and laboratory services. May require communication with the Harris Health Transfer Center or other local hospitals if patients require a higher level of care. Ensure organizational compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

• Doctor of Medicine - Board Certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine, and maintain board certification throughout employment. Must become board certified before board eligibility runs out. Must meet all credentialing criteria as set by the Medical Executive Committee.
• Texas Medical Board - M.D. or D.O. must hold a valid Texas license to practice medicine and be registered as a physician in the State of Texas.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License. Must remain active throughout employment.

• Completion of an ACGME accredited 3-year or 4-year residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.

• Communication:
  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 Knowledge;
  Research Knowledge and Abilities

• Work Schedule:
  
  Flexible;
  Holidays
• Reports To:
  
  Medical Director
• Employees Supervised:
  No Supervisory Responsibilities

• Title/Other Requirements
• Equipment Operated:
  Computer
• Request for leave must be submitted sixty (60) days in advance for approval to enable arrangements of schedule. CME consists of five (5) business days per year. Notice must be given sixty (60) days in advance in order to make arrangements for coverage of services.