Physician Specialist

Job description

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Agency: Department of Human Services
Job Requisition ID: 52273
Location: Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Opening Date: 1/21/2026
Closing Date: 2/19/2026
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $14,626 - $21,012 per month ($175,512 - $252,144 per year)
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option B for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to provide comprehensive medical care and treatment of disorders relating to internal medicine facility- wide. Provides diagnostic and treatment services. Provides facility-wide consultation in internal medicine to medical staff. Provides in-service training to other staff. Serves as an intermediary and advocate for patients during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care.

Essential Functions
• Provides comprehensive medical care and treatment of disorders relating to internal medicine facility- wide.
• Makes daily rounds evaluating patients' progress and treatment.
• Serves as an intermediary and advocate for patients during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care.
• Serves as Physician on Call.
• Provides consultation in internal medicine to other medical and direct care staff.
• Serves as an active member on committees.
• 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 American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of Internal Medicine.

• Internal Medicine