Physician I - Michael Unit

2 days ago
United StatesFull TimeGeneral Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as a Physician I - Michael Unit in United States. The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). *

This unit is designated for premium pay.

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.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as a Physician I - Michael Unit.

Key Skills

Medical diagnosisPatient treatmentClinical examinationDiagnostic testingMedication prescriptionMedical record managementClinical supervisionHealth services managementEmergency careConsultation referralRegulatory complianceMedical judgment

Requirements

Must hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Requires a current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration and the ability to pass security clearance.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician I - Michael Unit position at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General 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 United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical diagnosis, Patient treatment, Clinical examination, Diagnostic testing, Medication prescription, Medical record management, Clinical supervision, Health services management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provides professional medical diagnosis and treatment for inmate patients and injured employees while overseeing unit health services activities. Ensures compliance with medical standards, manages medical records, and supervises clinical staff.

Benefits package: Premium pay. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

Higher Education
Galveston, TX
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Premium pay

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2d ago