Hiring Post: Physician Assistant – Correctional Health 1200 Clinic (12-Hour Days) – 25K Retention Bonus
Compensation: $132,960.00 to $169,437.00/year
Career Area: Correctional Health
Location: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 176454
Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
$10k student loan repayment
$25K Retention Bonus
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Subsidized parking
Access to a credit union
Employee disaster relief support
Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)
CME: 5 business days per year
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.
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 .
Education :
Bachelor of Science from an accredited Physician Assistant program (NCCPA)
Licensure/Certification :
Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Licensed as a Physician Assistant
Experience :
No prior experience required
Clinical Skills :
Ability to perform 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 :
12-hour day shifts
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 the correctional health setting.
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