PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST - OPT B

Illinoiscomptroller; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 168,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Specialist Option B for the Elgin Mental Health Center. This role involves providing comprehensive medical care, conducting evaluations, and serving as an advocate for patients. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Illinois Physician and Surgeon License and be board certified in Internal Medicine. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join a mission-driven team committed to enhancing lives across Illinois and enjoy a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Personal Business Days

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Parental Leave

Deferred Compensation Program

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Physician and Surgeon License required.
• American Board Certification in Internal Medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care and treatment facility-wide.
• Consult in internal medicine and serve as Physician on Call.

Skills

Bilingual Skills

Education

Illinois Physician and Surgeon License

American Board Certification in Internal Medicine

Tools

Illinois Controlled Substance License

DEA Certificate of Registration

Job description

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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.

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.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). 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.

Date: Jan 31, 2025

Location: Elgin, IL, US, 60123

Job Requisition ID: 44362

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

Opening Date: 02/03/2025
Closing Date/Time: 03/04/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $14,070 - $20,214 per month ($168,840 - $242,568 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option B for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to provide comprehensive medical care and treatment of disorders relating to internal medicine facility-wide. Provides diagnostic and treatment services. Provides facility-wide consultation in internal medicine to medical staff. Provides in-service training to other staff. Serves as an intermediary and advocate for patients during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care.

Essential Functions

• Provides comprehensive medical care and treatment of disorders relating to internal medicine facility-wide.
• Makes daily rounds evaluating patients' progress and treatment.
• Serves as an intermediary and advocate for patients during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care.
• Serves as Physician on Call.
• Provides consultation in internal medicine to other medical and direct care staff.
• Serves as an active member on committees.
• 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.

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 Elgin 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 that require the physical hold of a patient.
• 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: Various shifts, see below

1 Vacancy - 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday, 30 minute paid lunch, Hartman/M

1 Vacancy - 8:00 - 4:00pm Sunday and Saturday, 12:00am - 8:00am Monday and Friday, 4:00pm - 12:00am Wednesday, 30 minute paid lunch, Facility Wide

Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Services

Elgin Mental Health Center

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.

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

• 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)
• 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)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

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Nearest Major Market: Elgin
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago