Physician Specialist, Option B

Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option B for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to perform general medical examinations, providing diagnostic and treatment services. Provides facility wide comprehensive medical care, treatment and diagnosis of disorders relating to Family Practice to medical staff. Verifies treatment of individuals meets standards of care. Evaluates assigned cases es daily rounds evaluating individuals progress, treatment and effectiveness of prescribed medications.

Serves as an intermediary and advocate for individuals during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care. Serves as Physician on call. Ensures compliance with facility, Department, State, Federal and Public Health standards, rules, policies, procedures and regulations relating to the provision of medical services.

• Performs general medical examinations, provides diagnostic and treatment services.
• Makes daily rounds evaluating individuals progress, treatment and effectiveness of prescribed medications.
• Serves as an intermediary and advocate for individuals during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care.
• Serves as Physician on call.
• Provides consultation in specialty area of Family Medicine to other medical and direct care staff.
• Serves as an active member on assigned committees to provide expertise in the areas of treatment and development.
• 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 an American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty in Family Practice Medicine.

• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of medical care and treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• 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 identifying most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
• One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.

• Job Type: Salaried
• Category:
  Full Time
• County:
  Kankakee
• Number of Vacancies: 3
• Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME

• Work Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 30-min unpaid lunch;
  Rotating weekend, holiday & on call coverage
• Headquarter
  
  Location:
  
  100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901

To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website:

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