Site Medical Director - Vandalia Correctional Center (76644)

Site Medical Director - Vandalia Correctional Center

Vandalia Correctional Center - Vandalia, IL 62471

Overview

Position Type: Full-Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: Professional Degree Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider

Description

Centurion is proud to be the NEW provider of healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Board-Certified primary care physician for a full-time position at Vandalia Correctional Center in Vandalia, Illinois.

The Medical Director provides the clinical direction needed to meet service delivery requirements, direct clinical services for patients, and clinical supervision for medical staff at the assigned site under the supervision of the Statewide Medical Director. The Medical Director collaborates with the Health Services Administrator (HSA) to ensure efficient and clinically appropriate medical services are provided and participates in various committees to include Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Infection Prevention and Control, and Pharmacy and Therapeutics as requested.

The Medical Director, under the supervision of the Regional Medical Director, provides the following:

• Clinical direction needed and direct patient care to meet the service delivery requirements of assigned site
• Supervision and evaluation of medical services for pre-trial or incarcerated populations.
• Clinical supervision for medical staff.
• Chair or participation in various committees to include Continuous Quality Improvement, Infection Control and Pharmacy and Therapeutics.
• Interfacing with agency clinical and administrative leadership on issues related to medical services.
• Close collaboration with onsite providers and nursing staff in the provision of healthcare services to pre-trial and incarcerated population

Some of the unique benefits of correctional healthcare include:

• A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured setting
• Freedom from insurance, coding and reimbursement hassles
• Monday - Friday daytime schedule - no night, weekend or holiday shifts required
• Guaranteed salary - no RVUs
• The ability to make a real difference to an underserved population!

Highly competitive, guaranteed compensation and comprehensive benefits package are offered for this position.

• Health, life and disability insurance
• Company paid malpractice insurance
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Vision, dental, pet insurance and more!

Qualifications

• 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 certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine required
• Must show/be able to obtain active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• Leadership/directorship experience preferred
• Ability to pass credentialing and background check