PHYSICIAN

Job Requisition ID: 57426

Opening Date: 10/05/2026

Closing Date: 11/02/2026

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: PHYSICIAN - 32200

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $13,138 - $17,872 per month ($157,656 - $214,464 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Lake

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.

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.

Why Work for Illinois?

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Physician for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to serve a s an Illinois Licensed Physician, applies medical knowledge and skills to meet the medical and health care needs of the individuals, on a designated unit. Conducts rounds evaluating individual’s health issues, consulting staff, checking reports and charts. Provides medical examinations, diagnostic and treatment services. Serves as a member of the facility Medical Staff Committee. Provides on-call medical services.

Essential Functions

• As an Illinois Licensed Physician, applies medical knowledge and skills to meet the medical and health care needs of the individuals, on a designated unit, who reside at the Kiley Developmental Center.
• Serves as a physician on call for medical advice or emergency medical assistance at night, on weekends and holidays in order to provide full medical coverage at the facility.
• As a member of individualized treatment teams, coordinates medical reviews and evaluations with the team activities and as a member of the medical committees.
• Performs annual physicals for individuals.
• Attends Medical Staff and Center Management Team meetings.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating and providing quality medical care to adult individuals.
• One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating, diagnosing, and treating adult individuals in accordance with best practices.
• One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.
• One (1) year of professional experience treating adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to serve on-call, after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
• All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours

Mon - Fri, 8:0 am - 4:30 pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch

Headquarter Location

1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Kiley Developmental Center

Medical Services Unit

Work County

Lake

Agency Contact

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Posting Group

Health Services; Social Services

About 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 for 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 Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 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)
• Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)