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Job description
Staff Physician - Pontiac Correctional Center
Centurion 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 Pontiac Correctional Center in Pontiac, 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...
Worksite address
pontiac, IL, 61764, US
Who can apply
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