Physician- Correctional Health -hr
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Doctor/Physician
Primary Care Physician, Internal Medicine Physician, Healthcare Consultant
About Harris Health
Harris Health is the public healthcare safety‑net provider established in 1966 to serve 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 robust 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® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient‑centered clinics and health centers, and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine;
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Work in a challenging but rewarding environment with like‑minded, mission‑oriented team members. The candidate must possess strong clinical and communication skills and be highly accountable. This person provides high quality care for individuals housed in the Harris County Jail. Performs intake health assessments, manages urgent care issues, identifies and treats chronic care illnesses, and collaborates with advanced practice practitioners, deputies, nursing staff and on‑site services such as radiology, pharmacy, nutrition, dental and laboratory services.
May require communication with Harris Health Transfer Center or other local hospitals if patients require a higher level of care. Ensures organizational compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Degrees
—Doctor of Medicine—Board‑Certified or board‑eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine, and maintain board certification throughout employment.
Licensure
—Valid Texas license to practice medicine (M.D. or D.O.) and registered as a physician in the State of Texas. Drug Enforcement Agency license must remain active throughout employment.
Education & Experience
—Completion of an ACGME accredited 3‑year or 4‑year residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
Communication Skills
—Above‑average verbal communication and exceptional public speaking. Strong written communication and reporting.
Technical Proficiencies
—Computer skills, suturing, splinting, EKG interpretation.
- Analytical thinking
- Mathematical skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Research knowledge and abilities
Work Schedule
—Flexible. Reports to Medical Director. No supervisory responsibilities.
Request for leave must be submitted sixty (60) days in advance for approval to enable arrangements of schedule. CME consists of five business days per year. Notice must be given sixty (60) days in advance in order to make arrangements for coverage of services.
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