Physician - Correctional Health 701 Clinic (8-Hour Days) - 25K Retention Bonus

Physician – Correctional Health 701 Clinic (8-Hour Days) – 25K Retention Bonus Compensation: $239,364.00 to $305,032.00/year Career Area Correctional Health Location Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002 Position Type Full-Time Job ID 176450 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 team at the 701 Clinic. This role offers the opportunity to work in a challenging yet highly rewarding environment, delivering high-quality care to individuals housed in the Harris County Jail. Responsibilities include conducting intake health assessments, managing urgent and chronic care conditions, and collaborating with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary 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 role also involves coordinating care with external hospitals when higher‑level care is required and 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. 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: 8-hour day shifts Flexible schedule, including holidays Leave requests must be submitted 60 days in advance #J-18808-Ljbffr