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Agency Medical Director - Illinois Department of Corrections at CS Illinois Department of Corrections

CS Illinois Department of Corrections Chicago, Illinois

Job Description

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a mission-driven Agency Medical Director to oversee healthcare across 32 facilities, ensuring that approximately 30,000 individuals in custody receive high-quality, evidence-based, and constitutionally appropriate care

Position Highlights

  • Chief of Health Services for IDOC
  • Supervise medical staff and clinical operations
  • Oversee healthcare contracts, budgets, and compliance
  • Ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement
  • Serve as liaison with legal, regulatory, and oversight bodies

Position Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pension plan and deferred compensation
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, personal days, and vacation
  • Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources

Position Requirements

  • Illinois medical license (MD or DO)
  • Board Certified in Internal medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
  • 4+ years leadership experience

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