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The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Agency Medical Director to lead and oversee the delivery of comprehensive medical care across 32 correctional centers, work camps, and transition centers. As the senior clinical executive, the candidate will ensure that a population of approximately 30,000 individuals in custody receives constitutionally appropriate, high-quality, and evidence-based healthcare services.
Job Responsibility:
Serves as the Chief of Health Services for the Department of Corrections (IDOC)
serves as full-line supervisor
serves as an external liaison
provides oversight over health services' fiscal control and contracts
conducts policy research and monitors compliance with applicable rules, policies, and laws
monitors health services at facilities to ensure quality assurance
performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Requirements:
Illinois license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois
completion of an approved residency in the position-related medical specialty of psychiatry, rehabilitation, medicine, or other specialty clinically appropriate to the psychiatric or habilitation setting
four (4) years of substantive medical administrative experience in medical/clinical or medical programs direction, planning, and evaluation
ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
appropriate, valid driver’s license
ability to be on-call
ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
ability to pass a drug screen
required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes
applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer
Nice to have:
Doctorate (MD or DO) from an accredited U.S. School of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
completion of a U.S. Residency or Fellowship Training Program in Correctional Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, or a closely related specialty
Board Certification in a relevant medical specialty
minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing medicine in a government or correctional facility setting
minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising licensed medical providers and clinical staff
strong working knowledge of correctional healthcare delivery systems, population health, and continuity of care post-release
demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary clinical teams and oversee statewide healthcare program operations
ability to effectively collaborate with legal, regulatory, and oversight entities, including consent decree monitors and accreditation bodies
familiarity with public health principles, discharge planning, and inter-agency collaboration
proficiency in interpreting and applying national correctional healthcare standards (e.g., NCCHC, ACA) and state/federal mandates
What we offer:
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources