PRN Physician – Correctional Health

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 167,020 - 225,471; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN schedule

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Houston is seeking a Part-Time PRN Physician to join its Correctional Health team. This role involves performing health assessments, managing urgent and chronic conditions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care. Ideal candidates will hold an MD or DO, be board-certified or board-eligible in family/internal/emergency medicine, and possess strong clinical judgment. This position offers flexible PRN scheduling and competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Must maintain board certification within required timeframe.
• Active Texas Medical Board and DEA licenses required.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake health assessments.
• Manage urgent and chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers.

Skills

Proficiency in suturing

Strong clinical judgment

Exceptional verbal communication

Analytical abilities

Education

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

Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Hiring Post: PRN Physician – Correctional Health
Compensation: $121.24 to $163.67/hour

Career Area: Correctional Health
Location: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002
Position Type: Part-Time (PRN)
Job ID: 176923

Benefits

• Flexible PRN schedule
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment
• Access to professional development and CME opportunities
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

About the Position

Harris Health System is seeking a PRN Physician to join the Correctional Health team. This role offers flexibility while providing the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals housed in the Harris County Jail.

Responsibilities include performing intake health assessments, managing urgent and chronic conditions, and collaborating with advanced practice providers and interdisciplinary teams. You will work closely with Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies, nursing staff, and on-site services such as radiology, pharmacy, laboratory, dental, and nutrition services.

This position requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic healthcare environment.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Its flagship hospitals — Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) — anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Board Certified or Board-Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
  • Must obtain and maintain board certification within required timeframe
• Licensure:
  • Active Texas Medical Board license
  • Active DEA license
• Experience:
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited 3- or 4-year residency program
• Clinical Skills:
  • Proficiency in suturing, splinting, and EKG interpretation
  • Strong clinical judgment and patient care skills
• Communication Skills:
  • Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
  • Exceptional verbal communication (public speaking)
  • Strong written communication (correspondence and reports)
• Technical Skills:
  • Computer proficiency
• Knowledge/Skills:
  • Analytical abilities
  • Mathematics and medical terminology
  • Research knowledge and capabilities
• Work Schedule:
  • PRN / as-needed basis
  • Flexible schedule including holidays
  • Leave requests must be submitted 60 days in advance

Join Harris Health System and make a meaningful impact by delivering essential healthcare services to underserved populations in a correctional health setting.