Detention Health Physician: Impactful Care & Teaching

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio seeks a compassionate Physician to deliver high-quality medical care to individuals at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. The role blends clinical duties with teaching and collaboration in a secure, academic health system.

You will work with UT Health San Antonio medical students and residents, participate in a rotational on-call schedule, document encounters, and contribute to quality improvement while upholding correctional health standards.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
• Board certification or board eligibility in your specialty.
• Texas medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• AHA BLS certification; ACLS required within 90 days for acute care.
• Active DEA and DPS registrations.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health care services within your specialty to individuals housed in the Bexar County Jail.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions for incarcerated patients.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and correctional officers to deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Accurately document patient encounters and submit billing/coding information in compliance with policies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, chart reviews, and peer audits.
• Support teaching and training opportunities with UT Health San Antonio medical students and residents.
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with University Health’s mission, values, and established correctional health standards.

Skills

Compassionate care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

ACGME-accredited residency program

Board certification or board eligibility

Tools

Texas medical license

DEA and DPS registrations

AHA BLS certification

ACLS within 90 days

Job description

University Health in San Antonio seeks a compassionate Physician to deliver high-quality medical care to individuals at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. The role blends clinical duties with teaching and collaboration in a secure, academic health system.

You will work with UT Health San Antonio medical students and residents, participate in a rotational on-call schedule, document encounters, and contribute to quality improvement while upholding correctional health standards.