PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST - OPTION A/5 RESIDENCY/FAMILY PRACTICE
Job description
Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 04/05/2023
Closing Date/Time: 05/02/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $11,273 - $16,830 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Randolph
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.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for any degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses is recommended and should be uploaded to the Additional Documents section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) 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 10-78-20695
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to serve as an Illinois licensed physician in family practice. Performs medical practice techniques in the specialty of family practice and provides delivery of medical services to patients and in consulting with other staff members concerning the medical status and treatment of patients and/or staff.
Job Responsibilities
- As a primary physician specializing in family practice, conducts thorough and comprehensive medical studies of patients including mental and physical examinations.
- Coordinates and directs medical care through direct medical intervention by self or others, the medical treatment program for all patients of their assigned areas of responsibility.
- Conducts physical examination of employees with work related injuries or physical or mental complaints or inquiries of an emergency nature and provides specialized medical consultation, care treatment and appropriate referral as directed by facility and departmental policy.
- Provides emergency medical care when nursing staff identify an acute medical need and request a patient to be seen by the physician immediately.
- Writes reports documenting findings, conclusions, and treatment for assigned patients.
- Attends medical staff meetings and committees as mandated by accreditation standards and as outlined by the medical staff by-laws.
- 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 completion of an approved residency in family practice.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of professional experience evaluating and providing quality medical care to adult patients.
- One (1) year of professional experience evaluating, diagnosing and treating adult patients in accordance with best practices.
- One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
- 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 ability to serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD), after business hours, weekends and holidays.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Work Location: 1315 Lehmen Dr Chester, IL 62233-2542
Chester Mental Health Center
Division of Mental Health
Medical 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)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
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.
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:
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- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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