Detention Health Physician — Teaching & Impact

University Health; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician to provide high-quality medical care to individuals housed in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. This role offers the opportunity to serve a population with complex health needs within one of Texas’ leading academic health systems.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to improve health and well-being while ensuring safe, ethical, and professional care.

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 required; ACLS (or specialty equivalent) within 90 days for acute care.
• Active DEA and DPS registrations.

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

Social responsibility

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Adaptability

Education

MD or DO

ACGME-accredited residency

Board certification or board eligibility

Texas medical license

Job description

University Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician to provide high-quality medical care to individuals housed in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. This role offers the opportunity to serve a population with complex health needs within one of Texas’ leading academic health systems.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to improve health and well-being while ensuring safe, ethical, and professional care.