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

Harris Health System • Houston, TX

3d • $267,143 - $340,433 • Onsite

About The Position

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.
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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• performing intake assessments
• managing urgent and chronic conditions
• collaborating with advanced practice providers and interdisciplinary teams
• coordinate care with external hospitals when higher-level care is required
• ensure 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees