Physician Specialist-Option B/6-American Board Certification/Internal Medicine

Date: Jan 9, 2024

Location: Kankakee, IL, US, 60901-5018

Job Requisition ID: 33543

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date:  01/10/2024
Closing Date/Time: 01/25/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $13,102 - $18,601 per month ($157,224 - $223,212 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

Posting Identification Number 10-75-33543

Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option B for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois perform general medical examinations, provides diagnostic and treatment services.  Provides facility wide comprehensive medical care, treatment and diagnosis of disorders relating to their internal medicine specialty to medical staff. Verifies treatment of individuals meets standards of care. Evaluates assigned cases at Intake.  Makes daily rounds evaluating individuals’ progress, treatment, and effectiveness of prescribed medications. Serves as an intermediary and advocate for individuals during community-based consultations, treatment, and outpatient care.  Serves as Physician on call.  Ensures for compliance with facility, Department, State, Federal and Public Health standards, rules, policies, procedures, and regulations relating to the provision of medical services.

Job Responsibilities
Performs general medical examinations, provides diagnostic and treatment services.
Makes daily rounds evaluating individuals’ progress, treatment, and effectiveness of prescribed medications.
Serves as an intermediary and advocate for individuals during community-based consultations, treatment, and outpatient care.
Serves as Physician on call.
Provides consultation in specialty area of Internal Medicine to other medical and direct care staff.
Serves as an active member on assigned committees to provide expertise in the areas of treatment and development.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
Requires American Board Certification in Internal Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of medical care and treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
One (1) year of professional experience conducting physical exams of individuals.
One (1) year of professional experience identifying the most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.

Conditions of Employment
Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.
Requires the ability to serve as physician on call, after business hours, weekends, evening/nights and holidays.
Requires the ability to restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday; Rotating weekend, holiday and on call coverage.

Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St Kankakee, IL 60901-5018

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Shapiro Center

Residential Services
Agency Contact:

DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family:  Health Services; Social Services

About the Agency

Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
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, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Must apply online:

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