Physician Specialist Opt B
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:52273
Opening Date: 01/21/2026
Closing Date: 02/19/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPTION B (32222)
Skill Option:Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $14626 - $21012 per month ($175512 - $252144 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the 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.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of professional experience evaluating and providing quality medical care to adult patients.
- One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
- One (1) year of professional experience evaluating diagnosing and treating adult patients in accordance with best practices.
- One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
- One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.
- One (1) year of professional experience treating adults with mental illness.
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 liftingor 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
Saturday & Sunday 8:00am 4:00pm Monday & Friday 12:00am 8:00am Wednesday 4:00pm-12:00am Off Tuesday & Thursday Facility wide
Headquarter Location:750 S State St Elgin Illinois 60123
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Elgin Mental Health Center
Medical Dept. - Facility-wide Physicians
Work County:Kane
Posting Group:Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
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)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/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: INSTRUCTIONS
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Post Residency Experience
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- SOAP
- Primary Care Experience
- Medical Management
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Pharmacy Residency
- Botox Experience
- Epic
