Staff Physician - Pontiac Correctional Center (79821)
About The Position
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Physician to join our team at Pontiac Correctional Center in Pontiac, Illinois. The Physician provides medical assessments and evaluations, provides treatment for emergent, urgent, and routine medical issues, provides and supervises medical treatment for chronic medical conditions, and participates in organizational initiatives to help prevent diseases and injuries of patients in a correctional setting. The Primary Care Physician works under the direction of the Site Medical Director and/or the Statewide Medical Director and collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to ensure that efficient and clinically appropriate medical services are provided. Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
Requirements
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school required.
- Active and unrestricted MD/DO license or the ability to obtain one required.
- Board Certified/Eligible in FM/IM/EM Primary Care required.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and (CDS) registration.
- Ability to pass credentialing and background check.
Nice To Haves
- Correctional Healthcare experience preferred not required.
Responsibilities
- Provides medical assessments and evaluations.
- Provides treatment for emergent, urgent, and routine medical issues.
- Provides and supervises medical treatment for chronic medical conditions.
- Participates in organizational initiatives to help prevent diseases and injuries of patients in a correctional setting.
- Works under the direction of the Site Medical Director and/or the Statewide Medical Director.
- Collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to ensure that efficient and clinically appropriate medical services are provided.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education benefits
- Paid Malpractice
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
