Medical Director - Decatur Correctional Center
Listed compensation
starting at $281K
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Job Location: Decatur Correctional Center - Decatur, IL
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Professional Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider
Centurion Health is proud to be the provider of healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Site Medical Director to join our team at Decatur Correctional Center located in Decatur, Illinois. Decatur, IL is located within 45 mins of Springfield, IL.
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 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 $280,800 or higher based on years of experience.
Qualifications
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school required Active, unrestricted MD/DO Illinois license or ability to obtain Active, unrestricted DEA Ability to pass credentialing, drug screening and background check BC/BE in a primary care specialty is required Available Shift Monday - Friday Day shift No nights, holidays or weekends Choice of 5, 8-hour shifts or 4, 10-hour shifts We offer 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...
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 Medical Director provides clinical direction and supervision for medical staff at the Decatur Correctional Center. They also ensure the delivery of appropriate medical services and participate in quality improvement and infection control committees.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a medical degree (MD or DO) and an active, unrestricted Illinois medical license. A primary care specialty certification (BC/BE) and the ability to pass a background check are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$281k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $281k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in primary care | ranked against 1,356 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $281k | Primary Care median $295k (middle half $264k–$330k)332 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$281k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Illinois | 39 active | 1,383 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 25% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director - Decatur 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 Primary Care — ranked against 1,356 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Decatur
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $139k≈ 0.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,057/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 88.4
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Decatur, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.