PRN Physician – Correctional Health

Hiring Post: PRN Physician – Correctional HealthCompensation: $121.24 to $163.67/hourCareer Area: Correctional HealthLocation: Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, TX 77002Position Type: Part-Time (PRN)Job ID: 176923Flexible PRN scheduleCompetitive hourly rateOpportunity to work in a mission-driven environmentAccess to professional development and CME opportunitiesCollaborative, multidisciplinary team environmentHarris 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.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.Education:Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)Board Certified or Board-Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency MedicineMust obtain and maintain board certification within required timeframeLicensure:Active Texas Medical Board licenseActive DEA licenseExperience:Completion of an ACGME-accredited 3- or 4-year residency programClinical Skills:Proficiency in suturing, splinting, and EKG interpretationStrong clinical judgment and patient care skillsCommunication Skills:Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)Exceptional verbal communication (public speaking)Strong written communication (correspondence and reports)Technical Skills:Computer proficiencyKnowledge/Skills:Analytical abilitiesMathematics and medical terminologyResearch knowledge and capabilitiesWork Schedule:PRN / as-needed basisFlexible schedule including holidaysLeave requests must be submitted 60 days in advance and make a meaningful impact by delivering essential healthcare services to underserved populations in a correctional health setting.Powered by JazzHR