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Pikeville, Tennessee

Full-time, Medical Director (MD/DO) - Pikeville, Tennessee

Correctional Medicine 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

  • Job Location: TN, Pikeville - Bledsoe County Correctional Complex - Pikeville, TN
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Education Level: Professional Degree
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider

Centurion Health is proud to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the Tennessee Department of Correction.

We are seeking a full-time Site Medical Director to join our team at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex, located in Pikeville, Tennessee, in the scenic Sequatchie Valley of East Tennessee, approximately 45 miles west of Chattanooga.

Take the lead in delivering quality, patient-centered care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of an underserved population.

As Site Medical Director, you will provide clinical leadership and oversight of medical services, support and mentor fellow providers, and collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary healthcare team.

This is an opportunity to combine hands-on patient care with meaningful physician leadership, clinical decision-making, and the opportunity to shape the delivery of healthcare in a unique correctional medicine setting. Enjoy the beauty of East Tennessee while living and working in the scenic Sequatchie Valley!

Pikeville offers small-town charm, beautiful mountain views, abundant outdoor recreation, and easy access to Chattanooga. Enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, and exploring the natural beauty of the Cumberland Plateau while being part of a community-oriented healthcare team.

Join Centurion Health and experience a rewarding opportunity to lead, serve, and make a lasting impact!.

Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school Board Certified or Board Eligible in an appropriate specialty Must hold a clean, active, unrestricted Tennessee medical license Current, unrestricted DEA registration Current BLS certification Prior clinical leadership or supervisory experience preferred Correctional healthcare experience is a plus Must be able to successfully complete credentialing and background requirements Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Available

Schedule

Day shift 4-10 hour shifts or 5-8 hour shifts Monday- Friday We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members, including: Paid call Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company-paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Pet insurance Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more!

Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare Ability to spend meaningful time with your patients. No more cancellations or "no-shows"!

Consistent compensation that is not based on patient volume Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles Time to initiate change, track progress, and provide better patient follow-up Opportunity to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population Meaningful physician leadership opportunity with the ability to influence clinical care and provider performance Opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team No requirement to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements 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 brightest healthcare professionals have made us one of the leaders in the correctional healthcare industry.

Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or seeking an opportunity for professional growth and leadership, Centurion Health offers the opportunity to do both. Interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, contact Tiffany Walden, Provider Recruiter at twalden@teamcenturion.com indmhm

Key Responsibilities

The Site Medical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight of medical services at the correctional facility. They are responsible for mentoring providers, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and delivering quality patient-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, a clean Tennessee medical license, and current DEA registration. Prior clinical leadership or supervisory experience is preferred, along with the ability to complete credentialing and background checks.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

BLS (preferred)DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Medical oversightMultidisciplinary collaborationHealthcare management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time, Medical Director (MD/DO) - Pikeville, Tennessee at Centurion Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Correctional Medicine — ranked against 77 active Correctional Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Correctional Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in correctional medicineranked against 77 Correctional Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in Tennessee352 active22,477 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment352 active listings, Nov 2026
Correctional Medicine hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 36 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 21 postings, 33 closed
New Correctional Medicine listings70 in the last 30 days44 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (77 Correctional Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Tennessee figures use all physicians: too few Tennessee Correctional Medicine postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee 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 8.0
Among the best 10% of Correctional Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 77 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • No nights
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About Centurion Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sterling, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid call
Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Company-paid malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off
Pet insurance
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account

Living in Pikeville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$275k
Median resident rent
$630/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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