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

About the Position

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

Responsibilities

• Performing intake health assessments
• Managing urgent and chronic care conditions
• Collaborating with advanced practice providers and interdisciplinary teams
• Working closely with Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies, nursing staff, and on-site services such as radiology, pharmacy, laboratory, dental, and nutrition services
• Coordination with external hospitals when higher-level care is required
• Ensuring 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: - 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 night shifts, Flexible schedule, including holidays, Leave requests must be submitted 60 days in advance