Neurologist - Telehealth Correctional Health

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 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 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

Mathematics

Research knowledge

Work Schedule:

Flexible

Additional Information:

Equipment Operated: Computer

Leave requests require 60 days’ notice

CME: 5 business days per year (advance notice required for coverage arrangements)

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