Physician II - Ellis Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a physician to deliver professional medical services for inmates and staff injuries within a correctional setting. You will render final medical judgments and ensure timely access to care in compliance with Health Services policies.

You will direct the unit's Health Services activities, supervise physicians and mid-level providers, and oversee operations to meet regulatory standards in a secure correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice medicine in Texas.
• DEA controlled substances registration is required.
• Salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical services to inmate patients and staff injuries.
• Render final medical judgment per Health Services policies.
• Direct Health Services activities and supervise physicians and mid-level practitioners.
• Oversee unit medical department operations for compliance with standards.

Skills

Medical judgment

Clinical exams

Patient care

Education

TX Medical License

DEA registration

Job description

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY

Provides professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients and of employees injured as a result of TDCJ-ID work related activities. Ensures that appropriate health care is accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion. Renders final medical judgement regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit according to Health Services Policies and Procedures. Directs all Health Services activities on the unit and assumes ultimate responsibility for all Health Services employees assigned to the unit. Works under the general direction of the Regional Physician with extensive latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs complete medical histories and physician examinations; forms clinical impressions based on findings; orders diagnostic tests, interprets results of laboratory tests and radiological examinations, prescribes medications, and renders treatments appropriate to clinical impressions.
• Inspects, completes, and analyzes medical records; assigns, reviews, and updates medical classifications; completes admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries and makes rounds on patients admitted to infirmaries or regional medical facilities.
• Refers patients to specialists for consultations, evaluations, and treatments.
• Serves in rotation with other physicians to provide after-hours and weekend patient care.
• Directly supervises all physicians and mid-level practitioners.
• Oversees and manages all operations of the unit's medical department, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and court orders.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT

Standard clinical environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Must hold current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substances registration.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PRIMARY LOCATION

United States-Texas-Huntsville

WORK LOCATIONS

Ellis Facility Regular

EMPLOYEE STATUS

Manager

JOB LEVEL

Day Shift

JOB POSTING

Jul 17, 2026, 1:17:27 PM