Physician

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Teaching and mentorship opportunities

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio seeks a Physician to deliver specialty care to inmates at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. You will diagnose, treat, and document care while collaborating with nurses, physicians, and correctional staff.

This role emphasizes quality improvement, teaching opportunities with UT Health San Antonio, and a rotational on-call schedule. Texas license and ACLS/BLS readiness are required.

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) required within 90 days for acute care.
• Active DEA and DPS registrations.
• Correctional health care experience is a plus, but not required.

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

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Quality and safety mindset

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

ACGME-accredited residency

Board certification or board eligibility

Tools

DEA registration

DPS registration

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 unique role offers the opportunity to serve a population with complex health needs in a secure environment while working within one of Texas’ leading academic health systems.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving the health and well-being of patients while ensuring safe, ethical, and professional medical care.

Key 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.

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) required within 90 days for acute care.

Active DEA and DPS registrations.

Correctional health care experience is a plus, but not required.

What We’re Looking For

A physician with a strong sense of social responsibility and a desire to serve underserved and justice-involved populations.

Ability to adapt medical care to patients with diverse cultural, psychosocial, and developmental needs.

Skilled communicator who can work effectively with patients, staff, and correctional personnel.

A commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care even in challenging environments.

Why Join University Health?

At University Health, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find a calling. Working in detention health care offers:

The chance to positively impact vulnerable populations.

A supportive, team-based work environment.

Opportunities for teaching and mentorship through our academic partnerships.

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.