Illinois Statewide Medical Director
Company: Centurion Health
Location: Springfield
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Illinois Statewide Medical Director 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. 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 - Documentation of education as MD or DO
and completion of accredited residency program required - Current
license to practice medicine Illinois required - Must have and
maintain an active, non-restricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
registration certificate - Must have two years' experience in
medical administration or supervising medical staff - Must receive
approval of Credentialing Review Committee if review requested -
Must maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and
active CPR certification - Must be able to pass background
investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
- Minimum of two years of experience practicing as physician in a
correctional setting preferred - Excellent communication skills to
include verbal, listening, written and comprehension Erik Hannemann
Provider Recruiter Office: (571)650-2677
ehannemann@teamcenturion.com
Keywords: Centurion Health, Bloomington , Illinois Statewide Medical Director, Healthcare , Springfield, Illinois
