Physician Specialist

Illinois Department of Human Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services seeks a qualified physician to serve as Physical Specialist, Option B at the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center in Springfield, IL. You will be the primary care physician on a secure forensic unit, delivering medical care and treatment to patients and staff.

You will provide consultation to psychiatrists, participate in medical staff committees, and collaborate on clinical initiatives.

Job description

Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery 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.