Physician I - TJJD- Giddings State School - CASUAL

1 month ago
Giddings, TexasContractCorrectional Medicine

Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as a Physician I - TJJD- Giddings State School - CASUAL 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

  • Contract position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as a Physician I - TJJD- Giddings State School - CASUAL.

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatmentMedical JudgmentHealth Services ManagementMedical HistoriesPhysician ExaminationsDiagnostic TestsMedication PrescriptionMedical Records AnalysisPatient RoundsSpecialist ReferralsAfter-Hours CareSupervisionCompliancePolicy Adherence

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current medical license from the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration. Salary is determined based on relevant work experience.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician I - TJJD- Giddings State School - CASUAL at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) a 2.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Correctional Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 Giddings, 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: Diagnosis, Treatment, Medical Judgment, Health Services Management, Medical Histories, Physician Examinations, Diagnostic Tests, Medication Prescription. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Correctional Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician I provides professional medical services, including diagnosis and treatment for inmate patients and injured employees, ensuring timely and accessible healthcare according to established policies. This role involves directing all Health Services activities on the unit and rendering fina...

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About University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

Higher Education
Galveston, TX
10+
2.7

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Contract

Posted

1mo ago

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