PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST - OPT A

Illinoiscomptroller; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 167,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Human Services in Illinois is seeking a Physician Specialist Option A (Internal Medicine) for a salaried full-time role. The position requires IL license to practice medicine in Internal Medicine and offers a competitive salary ranging from $166,644 to $240,900 per year.

Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute paid lunch and standard benefits. The role emphasizes public service and professional expertise within the State agency.

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID: 58839
Opening Date:09/24/2026
Closing Date:10/22/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPTION A (32221)
Skill Option:Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Salary: $13,887 - $20,075 per month ($166,644 - $240,900 per year)
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies:1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday, 30 min paid lunch, Facility Wide