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.