IVH-M PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT B
Manteno, IL, US, 60950
Agency : Department of Veterans' Affairs
Posting Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 04/29/2025
Salary: $14,070 - $19,345/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $14,070/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 46188
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
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.
Essential Functions
- Under general direction and as a primary physician provides medical care and treatment to residents and employees of the Veterans Home.
- Facilitate and provides guidance in the development of treatment plans that represents a collaborative approach towards recovery driven treatment of residents.
- Assists with public health programs, inoculations, and inspections.
- Interview residents and their families upon admittance to assess medical, psychological, and physical needs and capabilities to formulate an initial treatment plan.
- Serves as an active member on medical committees, program meetings and monthly medical staff meetings and case evaluation to provide expertise in the areas of treatment, development, etc.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires an Illinois License to practice medicine and American Board Certification in General Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of experience providing a range of specialized medical diagnostic evaluations, specialized medical therapies, and/or consultative and advisory medical services in General Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric.
- Three (3) years of experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment and coordinate medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
- Three (3) years of experience providing specialized medical leadership and direction over medical program service delivery personnel and establish effective working relationships.
- Three (3) years of experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.
- Working knowledge of the basic principles and practices of general medicine and surgery, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries with a thorough knowledge of gerontology.
- One (1) year of establish rapport with patients.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
- Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
- Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
- Requires the ability to serves as Physician on-call for medical advice or emergency medical assistance after business hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:00a.m.- 4:30p.m. Monday - Friday
Work Location: Manteno - 1 Veterans Dr
Agency Contact: Shannon Leake
Shannon.Leake@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- idva.hr.applicants@illinois.gov
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.
Nearest Major Market: Kankakee
Nearest Secondary Market: Bradley