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

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.

Responsibilities

• Performing intake assessments
• Managing urgent and chronic conditions
• Collaborating with advanced practice providers and interdisciplinary teams
• Working closely with Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies, nursing staff, and on-site services including radiology, pharmacy, laboratory, dental, and nutrition services
• Cooking care 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.

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

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