Physician: Jail Health & Acute Care (Flexible Schedule)

Harris Health; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 190.000 - 270.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Harris Health in Houston seeks an MD/DO board-certified in Family, Internal, or Emergency Medicine to provide high‑quality care to individuals housed in Harris County Jail.

You will perform intake health assessments, manage urgent care, treat chronic illnesses, and collaborate with on‑site radiology, pharmacy, nutrition, dental and laboratory services, while coordinating with the Harris County Sheriff Office deputies. Strong communication and compliance with regulatory standards are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited 3- or 4-year residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) with Texas license to practice medicine.
• Board certification or eligibility; must maintain board certification throughout employment.
• Active DEA license required to practice medicine.
• Strong verbal communication skills for heavy public contact.

Aufgaben

• Perform intake health assessments for inmates.
• Manage urgent care issues and treat chronic illnesses.
• Collaborate with on-site services (radiology, pharmacy, nutrition, dental, laboratory).
• Coordinate with Harris County Sheriff Office deputies and transfer center as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Abilities

Mathematics

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Research Knowledge and Abilities

Above Average Verbal Communication

Ausbildung

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

ACGME-accredited residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine

Tools

Computer

Suturing

Splinting

EKG Interpretation

Jobbeschreibung

Harris Health in Houston seeks an MD/DO board-certified in Family, Internal, or Emergency Medicine to provide high‑quality care to individuals housed in Harris County Jail.

You will perform intake health assessments, manage urgent care, treat chronic illnesses, and collaborate with on‑site radiology, pharmacy, nutrition, dental and laboratory services, while coordinating with the Harris County Sheriff Office deputies. Strong communication and compliance with regulatory standards are essential.