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Wewahitchka, Florida

Medical Director - Gulf Correctional Institution (82715)

Correctional MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: FL, Wewahitchka - Gulf Correctional Institution - Wewahitchka, FL 32465Job Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice ProviderWe are currently seeking a full-time Medical Director to join our team at the Gulf Correctional Institution in Wewahitchka, FL.

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.

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much 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 Must show/be able to obtain active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration Leadership/directorship experience preferred Ability to pass credentialing and background check For more information please contact: Samantha Stewart at sstewart4@teamcenturion.com or 571-762-4790. indmhm

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director provides clinical direction and supervision for medical staff at the Gulf Correctional Institution. They collaborate with the Health Services Administrator to ensure efficient service delivery and participate in quality improvement and infection control committees.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited school and possess an active, unrestricted medical license. Applicants are also required to have or be able to obtain DEA registration and pass a background check.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipMedical supervisionPatient careRegulatory compliance

Correctional Medicine — Physician Career Context

Correctional Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Correctional Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 91 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Wewahitchka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$249k
Median resident rent
$825/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays