Physician Specialist

Position Details Agency: Illinois Department of Human Services Job Requisition ID: 55387 Location: Hines, Illinois, 60141 Opening Date: 6/16/2026 Closing Date: 7/15/2026 Skill Option: Special License – IL License to Practice Medicine Salary: Anticipated Monthly: $15,138 - $20,813 ($181,656 - $249,756 per year) County: Cook Vacancies: 2 Union Position Position Overview The Division of Mental Health is hiring a Physician Specialist Option B for the Madden Mental Health Center in Chicago, Illinois, to serve as a primary care physician for an inpatient pavilion. The physician will clinically direct a caseload, verify that treatment meets standards of care, and evaluate assigned cases at Intake. Essential Functions Serve as primary care physician for patients in the assigned pavilion. Provide clinical direction to staff involved in direct care. Provide backup coverage of other pavilion staff and conduct assessments at Intake. Participate as a member of medical committees, pavilion and program meetings, case evaluation, audit and utilization review committees. Attend and participate in all mandatory training; travel as necessary for job duties. Perform other duties as assigned or required within the scope of duties enumerated above. Preferred Qualifications One year of professional experience evaluating and providing quality medical care to adult patients. One year of professional experience evaluating, diagnosing and treating adult patients in accordance with best practices. One year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other disciplines and supportive personnel. One year of professional experience conducting physical examinations of patients. One year of professional experience communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing. One year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports. Conditions of Employment Possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License. Possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration. Ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of the Madden Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment. Ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally. Ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include restraint interventions. Ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification. Application Notice MUST APPLY ONLINE. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Collective Bargaining As this is a union position, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement / labor contract apply to the filling of this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr