Site Medical Director - Lawrence Correctional Center (79817)
Listed compensation
starting at $281K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week · 4×10sWeekdays only
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Lawrence Correctional Center - Sumner, IL 62466Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Professional DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice ProviderCenturion 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 Lawrence Correctional Center located in Sumner, Illinois. Sumner is located less an hour from Terre Haute, Indiana.
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 Five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts available 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 Site Medical Director provides clinical direction and supervision for medical staff to ensure efficient service delivery for patients. They also participate in quality improvement, infection control, and pharmacy committees.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and possess an active, unrestricted Illinois license and DEA registration. Board certification or eligibility in a primary care specialty is 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, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 68% 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).
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Site Medical Director - Lawrence Correctional Center (79817) 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 Primary Care — ranked against 1,319 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Sumner
- Median resident rent
- $738/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.