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

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

Compensation: $267,143.00 to $340,433.00/year

Career Area: Correctional Health

Location: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002

Position Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 176448

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

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 include performing intake 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 including radiology, pharmacy, laboratory, dental, and nutrition services.

You will also coordinate care 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 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 :
• 12-hour day shifts
• 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 the correctional health setting.