PRN-Physician - Correctional Health

Harris Health System • Houston, TX

149d

About The Position

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, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine - Board Certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency.
• Must hold a valid Texas license to practice medicine and be registered as a physician in the State of Texas.
• Must have an active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License throughout employment.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited 3-year or 4-year residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• Above Average Verbal Communication skills.
• Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking) skills.
• Writing/Correspondence skills for reports.
• Proficiencies in computer usage, suturing, splinting, and EKG interpretation.
• Analytical abilities and knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care for individuals housed in the Harris County Jail.
• Perform intake health assessments.
• Manage urgent care issues.
• Identify and treat chronic care illnesses.
• Collaborate with advanced practice practitioners.
• Work in conjunction with Harris County Sheriff Office deputies.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and on-site services such as radiology, pharmacy, nutrition, dental, and laboratory services.
• Communicate with Harris Health Transfer Center or other local hospitals if patients require a higher level of care.
• Ensure organizational compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Benefits

• CME consists of five (5) business days per year.
• Flexible work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed