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Pontiac, Illinois, United States

Staff Physician - Pontiac Correctional Center (79821)

Physician

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pontiac Correctional Center - Pontiac, IL 61764Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Professional DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice ProviderCenturion 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.

Hourly rate of $125 or more based upon years of experience. 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 Ability to spend time with your patients.

No more cancellations or “no shows” Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements

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 Certified/Eligible in FM/IM/EM Primary Care required Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and (CDS) registration Correctional Healthcare experience preferred not required Ability to pass credentialing and background check 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 Paid Malpractice Much more... For additional information contact Erik Hannemann, Provider Recruiter, ehannemann@teamcenturion.com or 571-650-2677. indmhm

Key Responsibilities

The Physician provides medical assessments, evaluations, and treatment for emergent, urgent, and routine medical issues within a correctional facility. They also supervise the treatment of chronic conditions and participate in initiatives to prevent diseases and injuries.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited school and possess an active, unrestricted medical license. Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine is required, along with current DEA and CDS registrations.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Medical AssessmentPatient EvaluationChronic Disease ManagementEmergency CareUrgent CareClinical CollaborationPreventative Medicine

Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 68% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physician - Pontiac Correctional Center (79821) at Centurion Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all physician listings evaluated on our platform.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
52%
Relocation assistance
34%
Loan repayment
23%

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Pontiac

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$176k
Median resident rent
$842/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
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 Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) With Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays