PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT A

Physician Specialist Option A

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

Position Overview: The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option A for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to serve as primary physician specializing in internal medicine providing medical care and treatment to patients and employees of the facility. Provides consultation to the psychiatrists. Participates actively on medical staff committees. Serves as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD).

Essential Functions: Serves as a primary physician specializing in internal medicine. Provides consultation to the psychiatrists. Participates actively on medical staff committees. Participates in all Department of Human Services and Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center mandatory training. Provides evaluation and treatment for injured employees. 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 completion of an approved residency in the position related medical specialty of Internal Medicine.

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 Elizabeth Packard 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, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally. Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions. Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification. Requires the ability to testify in court. 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.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Headquarter Location: 901 E Southwind Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62703

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center Medical Services Work County: Sangamon

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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 Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)