Ivh-M Physician Specialist Opt B

Job Requisition :51987
Closing Date: 01/09/2026
Agency:Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class

Title:

PHYSICIAN SPEC OPTION B - 32222
Skill Option:Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: $14,626-$20,109/Monthly; CBA language applies;
Anticipated starting salary $14,626
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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• Under general direction and as a primary physician provides medical care and treatment to residents and employees of the Veterans Home.
• Reviews medical charts and collaborates with nursing director in the evaluation and treatment of residents recommending changes in treatments, therapy, diet, medications, and activities.
• 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.

• Requires an Illinois License to practice medicine and American Board Certification in General Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric.

• 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.

• 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…