Medical Director - Columbia Correctional Institution (Lake City, FL)
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Job Description
- Job Location: FL, Lake City - Columbia Correctional Institution - Lake City, FL
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider, We are currently seeking a full-time Medical Director to join our team at the Columbia Correctional Institution in Lake City, FL. This position will also provide direct patient care at the Columbia Annex and the Baker Re-entry Center located in Sanderson, FL weekly
- Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm 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 direct patient care at assigned correctional facilities. They also supervise medical staff and collaborate with the Health Services Administrator to ensure efficient service delivery.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a medical degree (MD or DO) and possess an active, unrestricted medical license. Additionally, they must 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
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in family medicine | ranked against 2,585 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $269k (middle half $260k–$277k)256 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Florida | 133 active | 2,616 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 42% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,541 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | −3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director - Columbia Correctional Institution (Lake City, FL) 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 Family Medicine — ranked against 2,585 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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