Job Description

Hiring Post: Physician – Correctional Health 701 Clinic (12-Hour Nights) – 25K Retention Bonus
Compensation: $307,215.00 to $391,498.00/year

Career Area: Correctional Health
Location: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 176451

Benefits

• 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

About the Position

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.

About Harris Health System

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 .

Requirements

• 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

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

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