Physician Specialist

About the role

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option B for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukehan, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conducts physical examinations for prospective employees following conditional offer of employment.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
• Two (2) years of professional experience conducting physical exams of individuals.
• Two (2) years of professional experience identifying the most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
• Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Skills

• Valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
• United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.
• Ability to serve as Physician on call.
• Ability to work after business hours.

Pay

\$15,138-\$20,813/month (\$181,656-\$249,756/year)

Schedule

Hours and schedule vary based on the needs of the department.