PRN Physician – Correctional Health
Department: Correctional Health
Location: Houston , TX
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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.
