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
Job Summary - Correctional HealthThe 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 QualificationsEducation:- 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: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)
