Correctional Health Physician — Night Shift, $25K Retention

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 307,215 - 391,498; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 after 6 months

CME: 5 business days per year

Job summary

A public healthcare safety-net provider in Houston is hiring a Physician for the Correctional Health team at the 701 Clinic. This full-time position involves working 12-hour night shifts and delivering comprehensive care to individuals in the Harris County Jail. The role requires a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree, board certification, and proficiency in clinical skills such as suturing and EKG interpretation. A $25K retention bonus is part of the competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain board certification within the required timeframe.
• Active Texas Medical Board license.
• Active DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments for individuals housed in the Harris County Jail.
• Manage urgent and chronic conditions.
• Coordinate with external hospitals for higher-level care.

Skills

suturing

splinting

EKG interpretation

strong clinical judgment

exceptional verbal communication

strong written communication

computer proficiency

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Board Certified/Board-Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine

Completion of an ACGME-accredited 3- or 4-year residency program

Job description

A public healthcare safety-net provider in Houston is hiring a Physician for the Correctional Health team at the 701 Clinic. This full-time position involves working 12-hour night shifts and delivering comprehensive care to individuals in the Harris County Jail. The role requires a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree, board certification, and proficiency in clinical skills such as suturing and EKG interpretation. A $25K retention bonus is part of the competitive compensation package.