Physician – Correctional Health Clinic Nights

Hiring Post:
Physician – Correctional Health 701 Clinic (12-Hour Nights) – 25K Retention Bonus

Compensation: $ to $/year

Career Area: Correctional Health

Location: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002

Position Type: Full-Time

• 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

and make a meaningful impact by delivering essential healthcare services to underserved populations in the correctional health setting.