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 Healths 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.
Job Summary
Work in a challenging but rewarding environment with like-minded mission-oriented team members. The candidate needs to possess strong clinical and communication skills and be highly accountable. This person provides high-quality care for individuals housed in the Harris County Jail. Performs intake health assessments, manages urgent care issues, identifies and treats chronic care illnesses, and collaborates with advanced practice practitioners. Work in conjunction with Harris County Sheriffs Office deputies. Works in conjunction with nursing staff and on-site services such as radiology, pharmacy, nutrition, dental, and laboratory services. May require communication 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.
Requirements
Degrees
Doctor of Medicine - Board Certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
Must become board certified before board eligibility runs out
Must meet all credentialing criteria as set by the Medical Executive Committee
Licensure
Texas Medical Board - M.D. or D.O. must hold a valid Texas license to practice medicine and be registered as a physician in the State of Texas
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License
Must remain active throughout employment
Work Experience
Completion of an ACGME accredited 3-year or 4-year residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
Communication Skills
Above Average Verbal Communication
Heavy Public Contact
Exceptional Verbal Public Speaking
Writing
Correspondence
Writing Reports
Proficiencies
Computer
Suturing
Splinting
EKG Interpretation
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Analytical Abilities
Mathematics
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Research Knowledge and Abilities
Work Schedule
Flexible
Holidays
Reports to Position
Medical Director
Employees Supervised
No Supervisory Responsibilities
Other Special Requirements
Request for leave must be submitted sixty (60) days in advance for approval to enable arrangements of schedule.
CME consists of five (5) business days per year.
Notice must be given sixty (60) days in advance in order to make arrangements for coverage of services.