Staff Physician
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Location: MD, Cumberland - Western Correctional Institution - Cumberland, MD
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Professional Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. We are currently seeking a full-time Staff Physician for clinical services provided to the Maryland incarcerated population at Western Correctional Institution (WCI) in Cumberland, Maryland. Monday - Friday Day Shift *
$25K Sign-on Bonus
- The Site Medical Director, under the supervision of the Regional Medical Director, provides the following: Clinical direction needed and direct patient care to meet the service delivery requirements of assigned site Supervision and evaluation of medical services for pre-trial or incarcerated populations. Clinical supervision for medical staff. Chair or participation in various committees to include Continuous Quality Improvement, Infection Control and Pharmacy and Therapeutics. Interfacing with agency clinical and administrative leadership on issues related to medical services. Close collaboration with onsite providers and nursing staff in the provision of healthcare services to pre-trial and incarcerated populations Some of the unique benefits of correctional healthcare include: A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured setting Exciting and rewarding career in one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare Freedom from insurance, coding and reimbursement hassles Ability to make a real difference to a diverse and underserved population! 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... Qualifications: 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 certification/eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine required Must show/be able to obtain active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration Leadership experience preferred Ability to pass credentialing and background check
Key Responsibilities
The Staff Physician provides direct patient care and clinical direction to the incarcerated population at the Western Correctional Institution. They are responsible for supervising medical staff and participating in clinical committees such as Infection Control and Pharmacy and Therapeutics.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a medical degree (MD or DO) and possess an active, unrestricted license. Board certification or eligibility in Family, Internal, or Emergency Medicine is required, along with the ability to obtain DEA registration.
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 Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in family medicine | ranked against 2,628 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $275k (middle half $255k–$302k)197 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maryland index 105.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Maryland | 45 active | 2,666 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 44% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Family Medicine pay trend | −3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physician 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 2,628 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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