Neurologist – Telehealth Correctional Health
Location: Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Job ID: 176841
Pay: $0.00 – $0.00 (Not Listed)
Position Type: Part TimeCareer Area: Correctional HealthAbout Harris Health SystemHarris 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 HealthThe Telehealth Neurologist provides specialized neurological care through remote consultation services for incarcerated adult patients within the Harris County Jail. This part-time role includes conducting virtual evaluations and managing neurological conditions such as seizures, headaches, neuropathies, and movement disorders using secure telehealth platforms. The Neurologist collaborates closely with on-site nursing staff and primary care providers to deliver timely, evidence-based recommendations that support continuity of care in a correctional setting.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Licensure & Certification:
  • Valid Texas Medical License
  • Board-Certified Adult Neurologist (completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology Fellowship)
  • Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) License
  • 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:
  • Analytical abilities
  • Medical terminology
  • MathematicsResearch knowledge
Work Schedule: Flexible
Additional Information:
  • Equipment Operated: Computer
  • Leave requests require 60 days' noticeCME: 5 business days per year (advance notice required for coverage arrangements)
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Houston, TX

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Neurologists

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