PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST - OPT B

at Department of Human Services in Elgin, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option B for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to provide comprehensive medical care and treatment of disorders relating to internal medicine facility- wide. Provides diagnostic and treatment services. Provides facility-wide consultation in internal medicine to medical staff. Provides in-service training to other staff. Serves as an intermediary and advocate for patients during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care. Essential Functions Provides comprehensive medical care and treatment of disorders relating to internal medicine facility- wide. Makes daily rounds evaluating patients' progress and treatment. Serves as an intermediary and advocate for patients during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care. Serves as Physician on Call. Provides consultation in internal medicine to other medical and direct care staff. Serves as an active member on committees. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License. Requires American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of Internal Medicine. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of professional experience evaluating and providing quality medical care to adult patients. 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 patients 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 mental illness. Conditions of Employment Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License. Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration. Requires the ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of Elgin Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting, or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally. Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions that require the physical hold of a patient. Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification. Requires the ability to serve as Medical Officer of the Day ( MOD ) after business hours, weekends and holidays in case of emergency. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. •The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account