Physician – Correctional Health Medical Infirmary

Hiring Post:
Physician – Correctional Health Medical Infirmary (12-Hour Days) – 25K Retention Bonus

Compensation: $ to $/year

Career Area:
Correctional Health

Location:

Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002

Position Type:
Full-Time

Job

• 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)
• Access to a credit union
• 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 Medical Infirmary for 12-hour day shifts
.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding, mission-driven environment
, providing high-quality care to individuals housed in the Harris County Jail.

Responsibilities include performing 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 including radiology, pharmacy, laboratory, dental, and nutrition services.

You will also coordinate care 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
.

• 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

• Active Texas Medical Board license
• Active DEA license

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited 3- or 4-year residency program

• Proficiency in suturing, splinting, and EKG interpretation
• Strong clinical judgment and patient care skills

• Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
• Exceptional verbal communication (public speaking)
• Strong written communication (correspondence and reports)

• Computer proficiency

• Analytical abilities
• Mathematics and medical terminology
• Research knowledge and capabilities

• 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.