Physician – Correctional Health (JPC – 12 Hr. Days, 25K Retention Bonus)
About the role
The Physician provides high-quality medical care to individuals housed in the Harris County Jail in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities include performing intake health assessments, managing urgent care issues, diagnosing and treating chronic conditions, and collaborating with advanced practice providers.
This role works closely with nursing staff, correctional officers, and on-site services including radiology, pharmacy, nutrition, dental, and laboratory services. The Physician may coordinate with the Harris Health Transfer Center or local hospitals when a higher level of care is required, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform intake health assessments
- Manage urgent care issues
- Diagnose and treat chronic conditions
- Collaborate with advanced practice providers
- Work closely with nursing staff, correctional officers, and on-site services
- Coordinate with the Harris Health Transfer Center or local hospitals as needed
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 board certification before board eligibility expires
- Valid Texas Medical License
- Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) License
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited 3- or 4-year residency program
- Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
- Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
- Writing / Correspondence
- Writing / Reports
- Computer
- Suturing
- Splinting
- EKG Interpretation
Qualifications
- Analytical abilities
- Mathematics
- Medical terminology
- Research knowledge
Skills
- Computer
- Suturing
- Splinting
- EKG Interpretation
Benefits
No benefits are listed in this job posting.
Pay
$267,143.00 – $340,433.00 / year
Schedule
12-hour day shifts
Additional Information
- Reports to Medical Director
- No supervisory responsibilities
- Leave requests require 60 days’ notice
- CME: 5 business days per year (advance notice required for scheduling coverage)