Jail Health Physician - Family/Internal/Emergency Care

Harris Health; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Harris Health provides medical care in a challenging, mission-driven environment serving Harris County inmates. The physician will perform intake assessments, manage urgent care issues, and treat chronic diseases with collaboration from nursing, radiology, pharmacy, nutrition, dental, and laboratory services.

Strong communication is essential for working with deputies and transfer centers. The role requires MD/DO, Texas license, and board certification or eligibility in Family, Internal, or

Qualifikationen

• MD/DO with Texas license and board certification or eligibility in Family, Internal, or Emergency Medicine.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Family, Internal, or Emergency Medicine (3- or 4-year).
• Strong clinical and communication skills; ability to coordinate with jail medical team.

Aufgaben

• Perform intake health assessments and address urgent care needs for inmates.
• Identify and treat chronic conditions; provide high-quality medical care.
• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Practitioners, nursing staff, and other on-site services (radiology, pharmacy, nutrition, dental, labs).
• Coordinate with Harris County Sheriff Office deputies and transfer centers as needed to ensure appropriate care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Medical terminology knowledge

Research knowledge and abilities

Ausbildung

Doctor of Medicine

ACGME-accredited residency (Family/Internal/Emergency Medicine)

Tools

Computer

Suturing

Splinting

EKG interpretation

Jobbeschreibung

Harris Health provides medical care in a challenging, mission-driven environment serving Harris County inmates. The physician will perform intake assessments, manage urgent care issues, and treat chronic diseases with collaboration from nursing, radiology, pharmacy, nutrition, dental, and laboratory services.

Strong communication is essential for working with deputies and transfer centers. The role requires MD/DO, Texas license, and board certification or eligibility in Family, Internal, or