Physician Assistant – Correctional Health 1200 Clinic (12-Hour Days)

Harris Health System•Houston, TX

1d•$132,960 - $169,437•Onsite

About The Position

Harris Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join the Correctional Health team at the 1200 Clinic for 12-hour day shifts . This role offers the opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding, mission-driven environment , delivering high-quality care to individuals housed in the Harris County Jail. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing intake health assessments , managing urgent and chronic care , and providing emergency stabilization when needed. You will collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams while maintaining the ability to work independently. This position may also provide flexibility and support across the broader provider team and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards. 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

Bachelor of Science from an accredited Physician Assistant program (NCCPA)
Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Licensed as a Physician Assistant
No prior experience required
Ability to perform suturing, splinting, and EKG interpretation
Strong clinical judgment and patient care skills
Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
Exceptional verbal communication (public speaking)
Strong written communication (correspondence and reports)
Computer proficiency
Analytical abilities
Mathematics and medical terminology
Research knowledge and capabilities
12-hour day shifts
Flexible schedule, including holidays
Leave requests must be submitted 60 days in advance

Responsibilities

performing intake health assessments
managing urgent and chronic care
providing emergency stabilization
collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams
maintaining the ability to work independently
provide flexibility and support across the broader provider team
ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards