PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST - OPT B
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join State of Illinois as a PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST - OPT B in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Requirements
- All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Monday
- Friday, 8:00am
- hour unpaid lunch Headquarter Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $175,512 - $252,144 per year
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Illinois in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST - OPT B at State of Illinois a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at State of Illinois is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
State of Illinois lists compensation for this physician position at $176k to $252k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($176k–$252k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Internal Medicine, Medical Care, Patient Treatment, Consultation, Medical Staff Committees, Employee Evaluation, Mandatory Training, Physical Exams. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
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Benefits package: Pension Program, Group Insurance Benefits, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Personal Business Days, Paid Sick Days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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