Detention Health Physician — Teaching, On-Call & Impact

University Health; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a compassionate Physician to deliver high-quality care to individuals housed in the Bexar County Jail. You will diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions within a secure environment, collaborating with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and correctional officers.

This role offers teaching and training opportunities with UT Health San Antonio medical students and residents, a rotational on-call schedule, and alignment with University Health’s

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).
• DEA and DPS registrations.
• BLS certification; ACLS required within 90 days for acute care.

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

Board certification or board eligible

Texas medical license

AHA BLS certification

ACLS (or specialty equivalent)

DEA and DPS registrations

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

ACGME-accredited residency program

Job description

University Health in Texas seeks a compassionate Physician to deliver high-quality care to individuals housed in the Bexar County Jail. You will diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions within a secure environment, collaborating with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and correctional officers.

This role offers teaching and training opportunities with UT Health San Antonio medical students and residents, a rotational on-call schedule, and alignment with University Health’s