Physician Specialist, Option B

Opening Date: 01/05/2026 
Closing Date: 02/02/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPEC OPTION B - 32222 
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Family Practice 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $14,626 - $20,109 per month ($175,512 - $241,308 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 30-min unpaid lunch, Rotating weekend, holiday & on call coverage

Headquarter Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Shapiro Center

Residential Services

Work County: Kankakee

To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/52473/

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.

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option B for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to perform general medical examinations, providing diagnostic and treatment services.  Provides facility wide comprehensive medical care, treatment and diagnosis of disorders relating to Family Practice to medical staff. Verifies treatment of individuals meets standards of care. Evaluates assigned cases at Intake.  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.  Ensures for compliance with facility, Department, State, Federal and Public Health standards, rules, policies, procedures and regulations relating to the provision of medical services.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
• Requires an American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty in Family Practice Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of medical care and treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
• One (1) year of professional experience conducting physical exams of individuals.
• One (1) year of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
• One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.

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 serve as physician on-call after business hours, weekends, evening/nights and holidays.
• Requires the ability to restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• 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.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
   *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
  For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx