PRN Physician - Correctional Health

Hiring Post: PRN Physician – Correctional Health Compensation: $121.24 to $163.67/hour Career Area: Correctional Health Location: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002 Position Type: Part-Time (PRN) Job ID: 176923 Benefits Flexible PRN schedule Competitive hourly rate Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment Access to professional development and CME opportunities Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment About the Position Harris Health System is seeking a PRN Physician to join the Correctional Health team . This role offers flexibility while providing the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals housed in the Harris County Jail. Responsibilities include performing intake health assessments , managing urgent and chronic conditions , and collaborating with advanced practice providers and interdisciplinary 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. This position requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic healthcare environment. 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 Certified or Board-Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine Must obtain and maintain board certification within required timeframe 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 : PRN / as-needed basis Flexible schedule including holidays Leave requests must be submitted 60 days in advance Join Harris Health System and make a meaningful impact by delivering essential healthcare services to underserved populations in a correctional health setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr