Medical Director

Medical DirectorThe Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Medical Director for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois. Board Certification is required to plan, administer, and evaluate the delivery of medical services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Shapiro Center serves a broad spectrum of individuals with behavioral and medical needs.Essential Functions:Serves as Medical Director for the Shapiro Center.Serves as a full line supervisor.Plans and coordinates the delivery of medical and dental services of a team of physicians and health care providers engaged in providing individuals with evaluation, diagnosis, and clinical care.Develops, plans, and implements goals and objectives associated with medical services provided by the center staff and outpatient services and supports for individuals who reside in community settings or other state operated settings.Serves as a member of the center's Executive Council and provides input to and/or chairs other center standing and ad hoc committees.Serves as Administrator on Duty (AOD) and on a rotating schedule exercising full authority after business hours and weekends, authorizing consent for medical treatment, restraints, etc.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.Minimum Qualifications:Requires an Illinois license to practice medicine and an American Board of Medical Specialties certification in Internal Medicine.Requires three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in the directing, planning, and evaluating a medical/clinical program.Preferred Qualifications:Three (3) years of professional experience working with professional health services, disciplines and program support functions which must be coordinated in administering a comprehensive medical health program.Three (3) years of professional experience managing and evaluating the delivery of medical care, treatment, and services.Three (3) years of professional experience as a physician working with concepts and practices in internal medicine.Three (3) years of professional experience recommending changes to medical service programs.Three (3) years of professional experience providing technical medical training and assistance to internal and/or external stakeholders.Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services.Two (2) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals.Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field.Conditions of Employment:Requires ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.Requires the ability to travel.Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch; rotating stand-by for holidays and weekendsHeadquarter Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901Division of Developmental Disabilities Shapiro Center Medical Services Work County: KankakeeAgency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Group: Health Services; Social ServicesAbout 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 of 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 ProgramCompetitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance3 Paid Personal Business Days annually12 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)Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered yearsFlexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)12 Weeks Paid Parental LeaveDeferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement planOptional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibilityGI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans5% Salary Differential for Bilingual PositionsCommuter Savings Program (Chicago only)For more information about our benefits please follow this link: of Economic Interest: This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.Term Appointment: Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Services's discretion.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 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