Overview

Position Type: Per Diem

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage: None

jobCategory: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider

Description

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

We are currently seeking a PRNAdvanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) at the Western IL Correctional Center in Mt. Sterling, IL.

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant works under the supervision of a physician in a correctional environment and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. This includes collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, diagnosing patients, and medication management.

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

• Active, unrestricted Illinois NP/PA license
• Ability to pass background check
• 2+ years experience working as an NP/PA
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration