Physician Specialist Opt A

the Agency; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is hiring a Physician Specialist for the Chester Mental Health Center in Chester, Illinois. The role involves conducting medical examinations, providing emergency medical care, and coordinating medical services, requiring a valid Illinois Physician license and residency in Internal Medicine. Candidates must have experience in treating adult patients and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
• Completion of a residency in Internal Medicine is required.
• One year of experience treating adults with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough medical studies including examinations.
• Coordinate medical care through interventions.
• Provide emergency medical care when necessary.

Skills

Evaluating and providing quality medical care

Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing

Coordinating medical services

Preparing comprehensive medical records

Education

Valid state of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License

Completion of approved residency in Internal Medicine

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Illinois Controlled Substance License

Job description

Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPEC OPTION A - 32221

Salary: $13417 - $19396 per month ($161004 - $232752 per year)

Location: 1315 Lehmen Dr, Chester, Illinois 62233-2542

Job Type: Salaried, Category: Full Time, County: Randolph.

Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is hiring a Physician Specialist for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to serve as a non‑administrative Illinois licensed Physician. Performs medical practice techniques in internal medicine and provides delivery of medical services to patients and consults with other staff concerning patients’ medical status and treatment.

Essential Functions

• As a primary physician specializing in internal medicine conducts thorough and comprehensive medical studies of recipients including mental and physical examinations.
• Coordinates and directs medical care through direct medical intervention by self or others the medical treatment program for all patients of their assigned areas of responsibility.
• Conducts physical examination of employees with work related injuries or physical or mental complaints or inquiries of an emergency nature and provides specialized medical consultation care treatment and appropriate referral as directed by facility and departmental policy.
• Provides emergency medical care when nursing staff identify an acute medical need and request a patient to be seen by the physician immediately.
• Writes reports documenting findings conclusions and treatment for assigned patients.
• Attends medical staff meetings and committees as mandated by accreditation standards and as outlined by the medical staff by‑laws.
• 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 completion of an approved residency in the position related medical specialty of Internal Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating and providing quality medical care to adult patients.
• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating diagnosing and treating adult patients in accordance with best practices.
• One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
• One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.
• One (1) year of professional experience treating adults with mental illness.

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 Chester 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 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 – 4:00pm; 30‑minute unpaid lunch.