Dentist - Dixon Correctional Center
Listed compensation
$115/hr
The week · per this postingWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Dixon Correctional Center - Dixon, IL, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Professional Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Dentist, Centurion is proud to be the provider of healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a full-time Dentist to join our team at Dixon Correctional Center located in Dixon, IL, just under 41 miles from Rockford, IL.
The Dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to address the oral health needs of individuals in custody including routine recall exams, simple extractions, restorations, prosthetic services, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and endodontic treatments. Hourly rate $115 or more based upon years of experience.
Qualifications
Qualifications Illinois Dental license Must be able to clear criminal background check and drug screen.
CPR certified or able to become certified upon employment Available Shift Weekdays Day Shift Four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts No nights, holidays or weekends 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 Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending account Continuing education benefits Much more...
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.
For additional information, please contact Erik Hannemann, Provider Recruiter at (571)650-2677 or via email at ehannemann@teamcenturion.com indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The dentist provides comprehensive professional dental care to individuals in custody, including exams, extractions, and restorative services. They are responsible for maintaining oral health through various treatments such as prophylaxis and endodontic procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Illinois Dental license and be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. CPR certification is also required or must be obtained upon employment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist - Dixon Correctional Center at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,577 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$239k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $239k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Dixon
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $195k
- Typical market rent
- $1,010/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.