Medical Director
Job Location:
Kankakee, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:58082
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 09/21/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:MEDICAL ADM II OPT D - 26403
Skill Option:Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $25092 - $27092 per month ($301104 - $325104 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)
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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.
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Medical Director for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee Illinois. Board Certification is required to plan administer and evaluate the delivery of medical services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Shapiro Center serves a broad spectrum of individuals with behavioral and medical needs.
- Serves as Medical Director for the Shapiro Center.
- Serves as a full line supervisor.
- Plans and coordinates the delivery of medical and dental services of a team of physicians and health care providers engaged in providing individuals with evaluation diagnosis and clinical care.
- Develops plans and implements goals and objectives associated with medical services provided by the center staff and outpatient services and supports for individuals who reside in community settings or other state operated settings.
- Serves as a member of the centers Executive Council and provides input to and/or chairs other center standing and ad hoc committees.
- Serves as Administrator on Duty (AOD) and on a rotating schedule exercising full authority after business hours and weekends authorizing consent for medical treatment restraints etc.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires an Illinois license to practice medicine and an American Board of Medical Specialties certification in Internal Medicine.
- Requires three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in the directing planning and evaluating a medical/clinical program.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with professional health services disciplines and program support functions which must be coordinated in administering a comprehensive medical health program.
- Three (3) years of professional experience managing and evaluating the delivery of medical care treatment and services.
- Three (3) years of professional experience as a physician working with concepts and practices in internal medicine.
- Three (3) years of professional experience recommending changes to medical service programs.
- Three (3) years of professional experience providing technical medical training and assistance to internal and/or external stakeholders.
- Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services.
- Two (2) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals.
- Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field.
- Requires ability to work after business hours weekends and holidays.
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch; rotating stand-by for holidays and weekends
Headquarter Location:100 E Jeffery St Kankakee Illinois 60901
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Shapiro Center
Medical Services
Work County: Kankakee
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 of 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: of Economic Interest:
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Servicess discretion.
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