Regional Medical Director (80418)
Listed compensation
starting at $295,000
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
- vision for medical staff at the assigned sites in the region under the super
- vision of the Statewide Medical Director. The Regional Medical Director ensures 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. Annual salary starting at $295,000 or higher based on years of experience.
- ability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...
Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare
Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population About Us 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 contact Erik Hannemann, Provider Recruiter, ehannemann@teamcenturion.com or 571-650-2677. indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The Regional Medical Director provides clinical direction and supervision for medical staff and facilities in south-central Illinois. They ensure efficient medical service delivery and participate in quality improvement and pharmacy committees.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified in a primary care specialty. An active, unrestricted Illinois medical license and DEA registration are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Regional Medical Director (80418) at Centurion Health a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Correctional Medicine — ranked against 89 active Correctional Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Correctional Medicine — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$295k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $295k 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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