Physician Assistant – Correctional Health 1200 Clinic (12-Hour Days)
About The Position
Harris Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join the Correctional Health team at the 1200 Clinic for 12-hour day shifts. This role offers the opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding, mission-driven environment, delivering high-quality care to individuals housed in the Harris County Jail. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing intake health assessments, managing urgent and chronic care, and providing emergency stabilization when needed. You will collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams while maintaining the ability to work independently. This position may also provide flexibility and support across the broader provider team and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science from an accredited Physician Assistant program (NCCPA)
- Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant
- No prior experience required
- Ability to perform 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
- Flexible schedule, including holidays
- Leave requests must be submitted 60 days in advance
Responsibilities
- Performing intake health assessments
- Managing urgent and chronic care
- Providing emergency stabilization
- Collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams
- Maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
