IVH-M PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT B

State of Illinois•Manteno, IL

9d•$15,138 - $20,813•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist for the Manteno Veterans' Home. This position served under the direction of the Medical Administrator, to provide medical care, specializing in internal medicine, general medicine, and gerontology, for the treatment of members residing at the Manteno Veterans' Home. If you desire to become a value member of a hard-working and respected team and up for a challenge or change in your career, please take this opportunity to apply for this rewarding and gratifying position.

Requirements

Requires an Illinois License to practice medicine and American Board Certification in General Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric.
Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
Requires the ability to serves as Physician on-call for medical advice or emergency medical assistance after business hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience providing a range of specialized medical diagnostic evaluations, specialized medical therapies, and/or consultative and advisory medical services in General Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric.
Three (3) years of experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment and coordinate medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
Three (3) years of experience providing specialized medical leadership and direction over medical program service delivery personnel and establish effective working relationships.
Three (3) years of experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.
Working knowledge of the basic principles and practices of general medicine and surgery, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries with a thorough knowledge of gerontology.
One (1) year of establish rapport with patients.

Responsibilities

Under general direction and as a primary physician provides medical care and treatment to residents and employees of the Veterans Home.
Facilitate and provides guidance in the development of treatment plans that represents a collaborative approach towards recovery driven treatment of residents.
Assists with public health programs, inoculations, and inspections.
Interview residents and their families upon admittance to assess medical, psychological, and physical needs and capabilities to formulate an initial treatment plan.
Serves as an active member on medical committees, program meetings and monthly medical staff meetings and case evaluation to provide expertise in the areas of treatment, development, etc.
Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.