PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT A

Job Requisition ID: 52656 

Opening Date: 01/20/2026
Closing Date: 02/18/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title:  PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPTION A - 32221 
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $13,417 - $19,396 per month ($161,004 - $232,752 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
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: 

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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.

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.

 

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Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option A for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to serve as primary physician specializing in internal medicine providing medical care and treatment to patients and employees of the facility. Provides consultation to the psychiatrists. Participates actively on medical staff committees. Serves as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD). 

Essential Functions

• Serves as a primary physician specializing in internal medicine. 
• Provides consultation to the psychiatrists. 
• Participates actively on medical staff committees.
• Participates in all Department of Human Services and Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center mandatory training. 
• Provides evaluation and treatment for injured employees.
• 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 completion of an approved r