Ivh-M Physician Specialist Opt B

Agency : Department of Veterans' Affairs

Posting ID: REQ 39010

Posting Date: 06/14/2024

Closing Date: 07/01/2024

Salary: $13,626 - $19,345/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $13,626/Monthly

County: Kankakee

Number of Vacancies: 1

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.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist for the Manteno Veterans' Home. This position serves under the direction of the Medical Administrator, to provide medical care, specializing in internal medicine, general medicine, and gerontology, for the treatment of members residing at the Manteno Veterans' Home. This unique opportunity offers an exceptional benefit package to include health insurance, including eye care and dental, Deferred Compensation, life insurance and retirement. If you desire to become a valued member of a hard-working and respected team and up for a challenge or a change in your career, please take this opportunity to apply for this rewarding and gratifying position.

Essential Functions

• 35% Under general direction and as a primary physician provides medical care and treatment to residents and employees of the Veterans' Home.
• 30% Facilitate and provides guidance in the development of treatment plans that represents a collaborative approach towards recovery driven treatment of residents.
• 10% Assists with public health programs, inoculations, and inspections.
• 10% Interview residents and their families upon admittance to assess medical, psychological, and physical needs and capabilities to formulate an initial treatment plan
• 10% Serves as an active member on medical committees, program meetings and monthly medical staff meetings and case evaluation to provide expertise in the areas of treatment,development, etc.
• 5% Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires an Illinois License to practice medicine and American Board Certification in General Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience providing a range of specialized medical diagnostic evaluations, specialized medical therapies, and/or consultative and advisory medical services in General Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric.

• Three (3) years of experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment and coordinate medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel

• Three (3) years of experience providing specialized medical leadership and direction over medical program service delivery personnel and establish effective working relationships.

• Three (3) years of experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.

• Working knowledge of the basic principles and practices of general medicine and surgery, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries with a thorough knowledge of gerontology

• One (1) year of establish rapport with patients

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.

• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.

• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

• Requires the ability to serves as Physician on-call for medical advice or emergency medical assistance after business hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

• Requires use of agency-supplied equipment (mobile phone, laptop, etc.).

• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour 'on call' capacity.

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Work Location: 1 Veterans Dr, Manteno, Illinois, 60950

Manteno Veterans' Home

Agency Contact:

Shannon Leake

Shannon.Leake@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Health Services

This position does not contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans' Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow coworkers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

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Nearest Major Market: Kankakee

Nearest Secondary Market: Bradley