IVH-M PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT B

Job Requisition ID: 54390 
Opening Date: 04/10/2026
Closing Date: 04/23/2026
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPTION B (32222) 
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $15,138 a month; Full Range $15,138 - $20,813/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kankakee
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.

 

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.

 

 

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.