Opening Date: 01/14/2026
Closing Date: 02/11/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PHYSICIAN - 32200 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $12,694 - $17,268 per month ($152,328 - $207,216 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm, ! hour unpaid lunch

Headquarter Location: 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652

Division of Developmental Disabilties

Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center

Medical Services

Work County: Union

To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/52727/

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 for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to perform general medical examinations for individuals served, facility wide. Provides diagnostic and treatment services. Provides facility-wide consultation and coverage to medical staff. Ensures treatment of individuals meets standards of care. Evaluates assigned cases at Intake. Provides in-service training to other staff. Serves as an intermediary and advocate for individuals during community-based consultations, treatment and outpatient care. Serves as Physician on call.

Essential Functions

• Performs general medical examinations for individuals served at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center facility wide.
• Makes daily rounds evaluating individual’s progress, treatment and effectiveness of prescribed medications.
• Refers individuals to community-based providers for specialized consultations, treatment and inpatient care.
• Serves as Physician on-call.
• Conducts physical examinations for injured employees associated with workplace (service-connected) injuries. 
• Provides facility-wide consultation and coverage to medical staff.
• Serves as an active member on assigned committees to provide expertise in the areas of treatment, development, etc.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires an Illinois license to practice medicine. 

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating and providing quality medical care to adult individuals. 
• 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 individuals 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 intellectual and developmentally disabled individuals.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to serve as Physician on-call for medical advice or emergency medical assistance after business hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.  
• Requires the ability to physically 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, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed 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