State of Illinois·Chester, Illinois
Perform medical practice techniques in internal medicine to provide care and consultation for patients at the Chester Mental Health Center. Conduct comprehensive medical studies, physical examinations, and provide emergency medical interventions as needed.
As a primary physician specializing in internal medicine, conducts thorough and comprehensive medical studies of recipients 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.
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.
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 Chester 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.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday; 30-minute unpaid lunch, Medical Services Headquarter Location: 1315 Lehman Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Chester Mental Health Center Medical Services Work County: Randolph Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov 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 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)
Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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)
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Requires a valid Illinois Physician and Surgeon License and completion of an approved residency in Internal Medicine. Must possess a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License and a DEA Certificate of Registration.
Market context
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