Staff Physician - Menard Correctional Center (79819)
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Menard Correctional Center - Menard, IL 62259Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Professional DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice ProviderCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Physician to join our team at Menard Correctional Center in Menard, Illinois.
The Physician provides medical assessments and evaluations, provides treatment for emergent, urgent, and routine medical issues, provides and supervises medical treatment for chronic medical conditions, and participates in organizational initiatives to help prevent diseases and injuries of patients in a correctional setting.
The Primary Care Physician works under the direction of the Site Medical Director and/or the Statewide Medical Director and collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to ensure that efficient and clinically appropriate medical services are provided.
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.
Hourly rate of $125 or more based upon years of experience. Some of the unique benefits of correctional healthcare include: A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured setting Freedom from insurance, coding and reimbursement hassles Ability to spend time with your patients.
No more cancellations or “no shows” Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements
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 Board Certified/Eligible in FM/IM/EM Primary Care required Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and (CDS) registration Correctional Healthcare experience preferred not required Ability to pass credentialing and background check 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 Paid Malpractice Much more... For additional information contact Erik Hannemann, Provider Recruiter, ehannemann@teamcenturion.com or 571-650-2677. indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The Physician provides medical assessments, evaluations, and treatment for emergent, urgent, and routine medical issues within a correctional facility. They also supervise the treatment of chronic conditions and participate in initiatives to prevent diseases and injuries.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited school and possess an active, unrestricted medical license. Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine is required, along with current DEA and CDS registrations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 68% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physician - Menard Correctional Center (79819) at Centurion Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all physician listings evaluated on our platform.
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