PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT A

State of Illinois•Proviso Township, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option A for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to serve as a non-administrative Illinois licensed Physician, practices Family Practice medicine and serves as a primary physician and clinically directs a caseload on an inpatient pavilion. Verifies treatment of patients meets standards of care. Evaluates assigned cases at Intake; signs certificates for involuntary admission. Makes daily rounds. Provides back-up coverage. Serves as an active member of the medical committees.

Requirements

Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
Requires completion of an approved residency in the position related medical specialty of Family Practice medicine.
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 the Madden 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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 individuals 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 conducting physical exams of individuals.
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.

Responsibilities

As a non-administrative Illinois licensed Physician, practices Family Practice medicine and serves as a primary physician and clinically directs a caseload on an inpatient pavilion.
Makes daily rounds evaluating patients’ progress and treatment.
Provides back-up coverage of other pavilions and assessments at Intake.
Serves as an active member of the medical committees, pavilion and program meetings, case evaluation, audit and utilization review committee to provide expertise in the areas of treatment, development, etc.
Attends and participates in all mandatory training.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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)