Physician Specialist OPT B (Opt 06 - Internal Medicine)

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 04/17/2024

Closing Date/Time: 05/14/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $13,102 - $18,601 per month ($157,224 - $223,212 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

County: Kankakee

Number of Vacancies: 4

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.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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

Posting Identification Number 36841

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option B for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois perform general medical examinations, provides diagnostic and treatment services. Provides facility wide comprehensive medical care, treatment and diagnosis of disorders relating to their Internal Medicine specialty to medical staff. Verifies treatment of individuals meets standards of care. Evaluates assigned cases at Intake. Makes daily rounds evaluating individuals' progress, treatment, and effectiveness of prescribed medications. Serves as an intermediary and advocate for individuals during community-based consultations, treatment, and outpatient care. Serves as Physician on call. Ensures for compliance with facility, Department, State, Federal and Public Health standards, rules, policies, procedures, and regulations relating to the provision of medical services.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs general medical examinations, provides diagnostic and treatment services.

• Makes daily rounds evaluating individuals' progress, treatment, and effectiveness of prescribed medications.

• Serves as an intermediary and advocate for individuals during community-based consultations, treatment, and outpatient care.

• Serves as Physician on call.

• Provides consultation in specialty area of Internal Medicine to other medical and direct care staff.

• Serves as an active member on assigned committees to provide expertise in the areas of treatment and development.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of medical care and treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities.

• One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.

• One (1) year of professional experience conducting physical exams of individuals.

• One (1) year of professional experience identifying the most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.

• One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

• One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.

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 serve as physician on call, after business hours, weekends, evening/nights and holidays.

• Requires the ability to restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.

• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

• All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00AM - 4:30PM Mon

• Fri with rotating weekend, holiday and on call coverage.

(3 vacancies) - Residential Services Unit

(1 vacancy) - Clinical Services Unit

Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Shapiro Center

Residential Services

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: Health Services ; Social Services

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. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

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

• A Pension Program

• 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)

• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

• 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)

• GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

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

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Nearest Major Market: Kankakee

Nearest Secondary Market: Bradley