Physician – Correctional Health 1200 Clinic (12-Hour Days)

About the Position

Harris Health System is seeking a Physician to join the Correctional Health team at the 1200 Clinic for 12-hour day shifts. This role offers the opportunity to work in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality care to individuals housed in the Harris County Jail.

You will perform intake health assessments, manage urgent and chronic care conditions, and collaborate with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary 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 Certification:

  • Must be Board Certified or Board-Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine

• 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 day shifts
  • Flexible schedule, including holidays
  • Leave requests must be submitted 60 days in advance