Centurion Health is Hiring a Statewide Medical Director in IL

Centurion is proud to be the new provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a full-time Statewide Medical Director to serve as the clinical leader for our Illinois contract. Candidates must reside in Illinois.

Job Responsibilities:

The Statewide Medical Director will provide comprehensive medical direction needed to meet the service delivery requirements of the Illinois contract in collaboration with the Vice President of Operations/Regional Vice President. The Statewide Medical Director will also:

• Provide the clinical and utilization management direction needed to meet the service delivery requirements the specific contract.
• Mentor, clinically supervise and evaluate the team-delivered medical services for the patients at all facilities of the contract.
• Mentor and evaluate the team-delivered utilization management process.
• Promote the culture of quality medical care using evidence-based standard of care.
• Establish directives, provide direction and/or attend the following committees/groups: Continuous Quality Improvement, Infection Prevention and Control, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, and Utilization Management.
• Function as consultant for behavioral health staff and ancillary provider staff.
• Provide indirect clinical services.
• Serve as the contract’s clinical expert, provider resource, clinical and medical management leader, and clinical outcomes driver.
• Represent correctional healthcare to the client and the contract’s providers.

Qualifications:

• Board Certification: in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine is REQUIRED for this position
• Current license: to practice medicine Illinois required
• DEA Registration: Must have and maintain an active, non-restricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate
• Experience: Must have two years' experience in medical administration or supervising medical staff
• Preferred experience: Minimum of two years of experience practicing as physician in a correctional setting preferred
• Tuberculosis Screening: Must maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certification
• Background Investigation: Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to include verbal, listening, written and comprehension