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Kankakee, Illinois

Medical Director

Internal MedicineIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$301k-$325k

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Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 58082

Opening Date: 08/24/2026Closing Date: 09/21/2026Agency: Department of Human ServicesClass Title: MEDICAL ADM II OPT D - 26403 Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Salary: $25,092 - $27,092 per month ($301,104 - $325,104 per year)Job Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: KankakeeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: NoneMerit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)

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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 Medical Director for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois. Board Certification is required to plan, administer, and evaluate the delivery of medical services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Shapiro Center serves a broad spectrum of individuals with behavioral and medical needs. Essential Functions

Serves as Medical Director for the Shapiro Center.

Serves as a full line supervisor.

Plans and coordinates the delivery of medical and dental services of a team of physicians and health care providers engaged in providing individuals with evaluation, diagnosis, and clinical care.

Develops, plans, and implements goals and objectives associated with medical services provided by the center staff and outpatient services and supports for individuals who reside in community settings or other state operated settings.

Serves as a member of the center’s Executive Council and provides input to and/or chairs other center standing and ad hoc committees.

Serves as Administrator on Duty (AOD) and on a rotating schedule exercising full authority after business hours and weekends, authorizing consent for medical treatment, restraints, 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 and an American Board of Medical Specialties certification in Internal Medicine.

Requires three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in the directing, planning, and evaluating a medical/clinical program.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of professional experience working with professional health services, disciplines and program support functions which must be coordinated in administering a comprehensive medical health program.

Three (3) years of professional experience managing and evaluating the delivery of medical care, treatment, and services.

Three (3) years of professional experience as a physician working with concepts and practices in internal medicine.

Three (3) years of professional experience recommending changes to medical service programs.

Three (3) years of professional experience providing technical medical training and assistance to internal and/or external stakeholders.

Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services.

Two (2) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals.

Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
  • Requires the ability to travel.
  • Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
  • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.

The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public.

All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch; rotating stand-by for holidays and weekends

  • Headquarter Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901
  • Division of Developmental Disabilities
  • Shapiro Center
  • Medical Services
  • Work County: Kankakee
  • Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
  • Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being of everyone in Illinois.

Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.

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: cms.illinois.gov

Statement of Economic Interest

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.

The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public.

All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

Term Appointment: Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Services’s discretion.

Application Instructions

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Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director plans, administers, and evaluates medical and dental services for individuals with intellectual disabilities at the Shapiro Center. The role involves supervising clinical staff, developing medical objectives, and serving as an Administrator on Duty for after-hours clinical decisions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Illinois license to practice medicine and be board-certified in Internal Medicine. A minimum of three years of substantive medical administrative experience in directing and evaluating clinical programs is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical AdministrationStaff SupervisionMedical Program EvaluationTreatment PlanningTechnical TrainingStakeholder CommunicationPolicy DevelopmentCrisis Management

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

State of Illinois holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 50 active listings.

In Illinois, the Internal Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$263k (41 salary observations; 95 listings), vs ~$266k nationally (670 salary observations; 3,070 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$313k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $313k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks47 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Relocation assistance
36%
Loan repayment
21% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.6
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,260 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Kankakee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$183k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,266/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Kankakee, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About State of Illinois

Individual and Family Services
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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Pension Program
Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually
13 Paid Holidays annually
Flexible Work Schedules
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave