Physician Specialist Option B

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Job Requisition ID: 46637

Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 05/22/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPEC OPTION B - 32222
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $14,070 - $20,214 per month ($168,840 - $242,568 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063
Merit Comp Code:

Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physical Specialist, Option B for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to serve as primary care physician on a secure forensic unit. Provides medical care and treatment to patients and employees of the facility. Provides consultation to the psychiatrists. Participates actively on medical staff committees.

Essential Functions
Serves as primary care physician for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center on a secure forensic unit.
Provides consultation to the psychiatrists.
Participates actively on medical staff committees.
Provides evaluation and treatment for injured employees.
Participates in all Department of Human Services and Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center mandatory training.
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 the job-related medical specialty of Internal Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of medical care and treatment for individuals with mental illness.
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 meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions.
Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification.
Requires the ability to testify in court.
Requires the ability to serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) after business hours, weekends and holidays in case of emergency.
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: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125

Division of Mental Health

Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center

Medical Services

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services