Physician Assistant – Correctional Health – 1200 Clinic (12-HR Nights, 25K Retention Bonus)
Location: Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Job ID: 176455
Pay: $162,418.00 – $212,986.00 / year
Position Type: Full Time
Career Area: Correctional Health
About Harris Health System
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve residents of Harris County, Texas. The system promotes better health for the community, focusing 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 network of clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and virtual (telemedicine) services. Harris Health is nationally recognized with Magnet® nursing designation, NCQA patient-centered clinic recognition, and strong academic partnerships with leading medical institutions.
Job Summary – Correctional Health
The Physician Assistant provides high-quality, patient-centered care within the Harris County Jail in a fast-paced and mission-driven environment. This role includes performing intake health assessments, delivering urgent and procedural care, managing chronic conditions, and providing emergency stabilization when needed.
The Physician Assistant works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams while also maintaining the ability to function independently. This role may provide flexibility and support across the broader provider workforce and ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor of Science from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), PA-C
Licensure & Certification:
Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Texas
Work Experience:
No prior experience required
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
Writing / Correspondence
Writing / Reports
Proficiencies:
Personal Computer
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Suturing uncomplicated wounds
Splinting
EKG Interpretation
Analytical abilities
Mathematics
Medical terminology
Research knowledge
Work Schedule:
12-hour night shifts
Flexible schedule
Holidays
Additional Information:
Equipment Operated: Personal Computer
Leave requests require 60 days’ notice
CME: 5 business days per year (advance notice required for coverage arrangements)
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