PRN Physician – Correctional Health
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. 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
- 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
- Active Texas Medical Board license
- Active DEA license
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited 3- or 4-year residency program
- Proficiency in 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
Responsibilities
- performing intake health assessments
- managing urgent and chronic conditions
- collaborating with advanced practice providers and interdisciplinary teams
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
