Centurion Health is Hiring a Statewide Medical Director in IL
Updated 3/23/26
Illinois, Illinois, United States
Physician
Internal Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Centurion is proud to be the new provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a full-time Statewide Medical Director to serve as the clinical leader for our Illinois contract. *Candidates must reside in Illinois.
Job Responsibilities
Provide the clinical and utilization management direction needed to meet the service delivery requirements the specific contract.
Mentor, clinically supervise and evaluate the team-delivered medical services for the patients at all facilities of the contract.
Mentor and evaluate the team-delivered utilization management process.
Promote the culture of quality medical care using evidence-based standard of care.
Establish directives, provide direction and/or attend the following committees/groups: Continuous Quality Improvement, Infection Prevention and Control, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, and Utilization Management.
Function as consultant for behavioral health staff and ancillary provider staff.
Provide indirect clinical services.
Serve as the contract’s clinical expert, provider resource, clinical and medical management leader, and clinical outcomes driver.
Represent correctional healthcare to the client and the contract’s providers.
Qualifications
Current license to practice medicine Illinois required
Must have and maintain an active, non-restricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate
Must have two years' experience in medical administration or supervising medical staff
Minimum of two years of experience practicing as physician in a correctional setting preferred
Must maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certification
Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
Excellent communication skills to include verbal, listening, written and comprehension
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