Dentist - Menard Correctional Center (83066)
Listed compensation
$115/hr
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10sWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Job Location: Menard Correctional Center - Menard, IL 62259
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Professional Degree
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Dentist
Centurion is proud to be the provider of healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. Practice opportunity focused on care without the hassle of billing, production metrics, time pressures, and patient challenges.
We are currently seeking a full-time Dentist to join our team at Menard Correctional Center located in Menard, IL, just under one hour from St. Louis, MO.
The Dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to address the oral health needs of individuals in custody including routine recall exams, simple extractions, restorations, prosthetic services, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and endodontic treatments. Hourly rate $115 or more based upon years of experience.
Qualifications Illinois Dental license Must be able to clear criminal background check and drug screen.
CPR certified or able to become certified upon employment Available Shift Weekdays Day Shift Four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts No nights, holidays or weekends 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 Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending account Continuing education benefits Much more...
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, please contact Erik Hannemann, Provider Recruiter at (571)650-2677 or via email at ehannemann@teamcenturion.com indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to individuals in custody, including exams, extractions, and restorations. They are responsible for delivering routine oral health care within a correctional facility setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Illinois Dental license and be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. CPR certification is also required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist - Menard Correctional Center (83066) 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 Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$239k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $239k 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 dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $239k | Dentist median $254k (middle half $188k–$300k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$239k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Illinois | 182 active | 5,812 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment182 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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