Physician II - Plane Unit

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

1 month ago

TexasFull TimeCorrectional Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as a Correctional Medicine Physician – Prison Setting in United States.

Key Responsibilities

EQUIPMENT: Standard clinical environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center.

Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Must hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as a Correctional Medicine Physician – Prison Setting.

Key Skills

Medical DiagnosisPatient TreatmentHealth Care ManagementMedical Record AnalysisClinical JudgmentSupervisionComplianceMedical HistoriesPhysical ExaminationsDiagnostic TestingMedication PrescriptionPatient ReferralAfter-Hours CarePolicy Adherence

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current medical license from the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substances registration. Experience level is commensurate with salary, and the role requires working within a secure correctional environment.

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Position Insights

Correctional Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Correctional Medicine position at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical Diagnosis, Patient Treatment, Health Care Management, Medical Record Analysis, Clinical Judgment, Supervision, Compliance, Medical Histories. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Correctional Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves providing professional medical services, including diagnosis and treatment for inmate patients and work-related injuries, while ensuring timely and accessible healthcare according to established policies. The Physician II directs all Health Services activities on the unit, assumin...

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